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Bastarda (7)

A family of blackletter type, called Schwabacher in German, based on cursive writing. It is typified by an 'o' which is pointed at the top and bottom.

Fraktur (19)

The most common type of blackletter type still used in Germany, characterised by a D-shaped 'o'.

Rotunda (7)

The Italian version of Textura blackletter type, called Rundgotisch in German, typified by a smooth circular 'o'.

Textura (37)

An angular family of blackletter type, called Gotisch in German, characterised by a hexagonal 'o'. Also called Old English.

Textura

Rotunda

Fraktur

Bastarda