Gruwel 2
Peter Roeleveld · Peter Roeleveld
A blackletter display typeface from Dutch designer Peter Roeleveld, continuing the angular, aggressive character of his original Gruwel design.
About
Gruwel 2 follows in the tradition of heavy, angular blackletter with a raw, handcrafted quality suited to display and editorial contexts. The design carries the deliberately rough, confrontational character implied by its name – 'gruwel' being Dutch for horror or atrocity. It is best deployed at large sizes where its textural density can be fully appreciated.
Classification
A blackletter typeface in the textura tradition, characterised by angular, densely packed letterforms derived from medieval manuscript hands. The design appears to be a sequel or evolution of the original Gruwel, maintaining the jagged, aggressive qualities associated with the genre.