Pontifica is based on ‘protogothic’ calligraphy, a style developed at the monestery of St. Gall in the 12th century to replace Carolingian minuscule with a more efficient and compact system of lettering.

Ultimately it became the progenitor of the gothic lettering styles of the late Medieval period. More…

Also available to go with this font is a special swash version with a very different style, but compatible overall appearance.