Curator Pick: Bona Nova Revived
As a branding content curator, I recommend this digital revival with enthusiasm. Mateusz Machalski honors Andrzej Heidrich, and expands the family with small caps and alternates. The design balances historical rhythm and modern editorial functionality with elegant restraint.
This meticulous digitization adds small caps, alternates, and robust OpenType functions for creative control. Each weight preserves calligraphic stroke contrast, while display styles reveal refined geometry and thoughtful spacing. The result reads beautifully in editorial contexts, and holds up at large scales for posters. Designers gain a flexible system that supports typographic hierarchy, and rigorous brand identity work.
The specimen photography showcases ink texture and precise glyph detail on paper. Printed samples feel deliberate, and remind you why typographic craft matters for brands. This open release includes alternates, ligatures, and a complete character set, ready for production. Studios and identity designers will find immediate use, for editorial systems and marketing materials. As a curator I applaud the balance of historical fidelity and practical features, this is rare. Explore the project, download the files, and see how this family can elevate your next identity. A ready tool for refined brand expression, and publication.
Source: abduzeedo.com
