Typography – Part 5: Fraktur - The German Font

Well, when I saw that even gangs use the font I think we can say it's not just for the Germans anymore. Ever notice that there are a variety of fonts to choose from when you compose on Google Docs or similar programs. Even though the German font is literally hundreds of years old ( At about 1470 the second ‘broken‘ font was developed in Germany). Having an established acceptance is it any wonder that the German fonts gave way to the acceptance of the 1920s and the 1940s calligraphy? With the Fraktur not being completely stamped out despite an "official" death, is it any wonder that it would be a lettering of choice among those marginalized by society.

Gangs, musicians and artists to include graffiti taggers use this style as indicative of their cultural norms. As you get more information can you please add more information similar to this article? I think your photos were extremely congruent with the styles of font shown in this article. You may have inspired a latent artist as sometimes a person will commit themselves to a project simply because they now have a greater understanding of something no one ever informed them about. Just my thoughts, Ron