frakturám

Frakturámos a type of handwritten script that originated in Central and Eastern Europe during the Middle Ages. It is a characteristic of the repertoire of the scribes of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and some European countries in the 16th-19th centuries. Frakturámos has several distinctive features, including the use of letterforms with varying degrees of connection between strokes, curly tails and angular shapes.

Frakturámos was used in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland as a standard script from the 16th to the 20th centuries, with the most significant period lasting from the 16th to the early 19th century. The script's popularity can be attributed to its ability to be adapted to various printing processes. It was widely used for typesetting in various European languages.

Significant milestones in the development of frakturámos occurred in the 16th and 17th centuries. Rudolph Hacker introduced the frakturámos typeface "frakturschrift" which is the first recorded appearance of the letter in its modern form. Frakturámos spread throughout Europe, especially in Germany, becoming an essential element in the decorative arts of the time.

German calligraphers continued to refine their unique script, adding flourishes that gave the letterforms a sense of elegance and dynamic movement. Over time, frakturámos experienced a shift in popularity, eventually losing its standard position in Germany in the late 20th century. The interest in the historical script has stabilized in increasing popularity in recent times, capturing the hearts of enthusiasts.