Euskalibur
Typothèque Bye Bye Binary · Jules Durand
A display typeface rooted in vernacular Basque stone-carving traditions, designed for the experimental film Harri Kanta, featuring 100 post-binary inclusive ligatures and 25 ligatures for Basque language learning.
About
Drawn from lapidary Basque graphic heritage, Euskalibur carries thick silhouettes, sharp terminals and tense counter-forms that evoke popular inscriptions and mythological lore. Most letters offer alternate forms, allowing words to be transformed into pictorial compositions. The typeface extends its political dimension through an extensive set of post-binary ligatures, treating typographic convention as a site of resistance and reinvention.
Classification
A display typeface derived from vernacular Basque stone-carving traditions, with thick silhouettes, sharp points and tense counter-forms characteristic of lapidary inscription styles. Its ornamental alternate glyphs and extensive ligature system place it firmly in the display category.