Fraktur
Fraktur refers to a family of blackletter typefaces that were widely used for printing in German-speaking regions from the 16th century until the mid-20th century. The name is commonly said to derive from Latin fractura, meaning "a fracture" or "broken," describing the characteristic sharp, fragmented strokes of the letters. In everyday usage, Fraktur is often used to describe the entire German blackletter school rather than a single typeface.
Originating in the Holy Roman Empire in the 16th century, Fraktur evolved from earlier Textura-based blackletter
Characteristics of Fraktur include dense, angular letterforms with strong vertical strokes and numerous ligatures. It often
Usage and decline: The use of Fraktur declined in the early 20th century, and in 1942 the