BP has an austere morphology to facilitate the recognition of the ductus of the signs. It is not a display typeface; it is a tool for teaching literacy.
This project focuses on the aspects we consider critical in this typeface paradigm:
1 • Austere design to avoid ambiguities to recognizing the essential ductus of a sign’s structure.
2 • Simplified functionality. Designed so that teachers or people unfamiliar with design programs can self-edit educational worksheets or pedagogical material using tools like LibreOffice, Notepad, TextEdit, Microsoft Office, etc. The OpenType development is structured with contextual alternates, following the model proposed by Rosalie Wagner, which ensures compatibility with these tools.
3 • Interdisciplinary team. We reviewed the models and typefaces in use and redefined design and functional decisions. The inclusion of teachers, pedagogues, and the TIACC team (Technologies for Information and Learning in Educational Centers) introduces the perspective of the end user and the readers of the typeface.
4 • Performance. Its horizontal proportions are slightly condensed, improving word count per line/page.
Reference:
•Escolar 1 – currently in use
• Rosalie Wagner – main
reference
• Ana Ronchi
• Scrivere a Mano nell’Era
Digitalet
• Primarium
SHORT BRIEF:
• License: Released under the SIL Open Font Licence, and is available for free download.
• Users: Teachers, educators, pedagogues, and anyone involved in the process of teaching reading and writing.
• Readers: Preschool and early elementary school students.
• Purpose: Educational worksheets or self-editable pedagogical material.
• Guidelines: Avoid decorative elements and loops to emphasize essential structure.
• Compatibility: The typeface is compatible with office software and ideally should also be integrated into Google Drive.
• OpenType Features: Adheres to Rosalie Wagner’s documentation for contextual alternates (CALT).
This is not a display typeface; it is specifically designed for non-design professionals and classroom use.
















