Americano is a connected script based on the Czech cursive script called pentlovka. The pentlovka’s elasticity is based on the logic in sign painting, where the sign painter had to choose the proper spacing between letters according to the length of the signboard so that the letters would fit evenly into the designated area. Connecting strokes then serve more as an ornament. Americano is like a hybrid – it has a flowing effect, but its rhythm and regular connection are solid. Here, the smooth connections are made using the necessary initial, medial, isolated, and final glyph forms. The script typeface took on the exact character of a flat marker. Americano’s name is derived from the long connecting strokes – as a drink you can sip for however long you want – as café “americano”!
Petra-D Type Foundry (est. 2025) is the independent studio of Czech type designer, calligrapher, and letterer Petra Dočekalová. The foundry celebrates the enduring vitality of handwriting in the 21st century, transforming its expressive spirit into finely crafted digital typefaces. Each Petra-D script font is built with meticulous technical precision, ensuring professional quality, versatility, and performance across modern platforms. With a PhD from UMPRUM Prague and partner status at Briefcase Type Foundry, Petra-D merges deep typographic expertise, craftsmanship, and contemporary design to push the boundaries of what letters can express.
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font-style: italicnormal;
font-weight: {{familyCtrl.selectedVariation.font.web.weight}};
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