A typeface loosely based around Robert Perine's logo for Fender, characterised by natural, fluid shapes. The aim was to construct each letterform with minimal 'brushstrokes' - further details are captured with smaller, flicks/strokes. Additionally, the texture is supposed to mimick inkblots when using a fountain pen, for example.
Codex Terribilis draws inspiration from handwritten manuscripts and codices with some complementary symbols (alchemical, zodiac signs, etc).
Uppercase and lowercase letters interact in playful and sometimes unexpected ways. For that I had to omit bits of the uppercase D, H, M, and Z. These can be added back by typing, respectively: ); |; |; and \.
I've done a lot of kerning already but it feels endless so I've given up ever finishing.
pour Bérénice, joyeux anniversaire :)