Aurelius
2025
Modern Textura Blackletter Revival


CONCEPTAurelius is a modern revival of the 1989 Bradley Gratis typeface. Inspired by its dramatic textura blackletter forms, the project explores how historical letterforms can be reimagined for contemporary design.
APPROACHWhile preserving the Gothic character of Bradley Gratis, Aurelius refines its forms through cleaner construction, improved consistency, and enhanced readability. The result is a typeface designed for modern branding, editorial, and display applications.






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Lauren Ashley