Byzan
Finaltype · Prof. Hans R. Heitmann · 2020
A brush-drawn uncial display face rooted in 5th-century letterform conventions, with minimal distinction between upper and lowercase and a rich set of alternates for compositional flexibility.
About
Derived from historical uncial scripts of the 5th century, Byzan merges the formal discipline of calligraphy with an expressive brush quality suited to headline use. The near-uniform cap and lowercase heights follow uncial tradition, while multiple alternates extend its range. Despite its ornamental presence, the design retains enough structure to remain legible in short passages of body text.
Classification
A brush-drawn display typeface in the uncial tradition, drawing directly from 5th-century letterform conventions where uppercase and lowercase differ only minimally in height. Its calligraphic origins and ornamental character place it firmly in the display category.