Botanique is a hand-drawn typeface based on Schmalfette Bernhard Antiqua by Lucien Bernhard. The original face was released in 1912 by Flinsch Type Foundry, later acquired by Bauer. Schmalfette means ‘bold condensed’ in German. Botanique adds a charming roughness to these attributes, evoking an organic and somewhat retro mood. Its uppercase glyphs shine with adorned stylistic alternates and cool blooming swash versions for both initial and final forms. Botanique is a ​great pick for display purposes — branding, packaging, editorial design, poster work — and many more. The original face is over 100 years old, yet it communicates quite well, you bet! Let it bloom!