Jacquarda Bastarda 9 Charted
display · Designed by Sarah Cadigan-Fried
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Jacquarda Bastarda 9 Charted is a display typeface with a distinctly medieval and textile-inspired aesthetic. Its letterforms mimic the structure of cross-stitch or needlepoint patterns, giving characters a pixelated, grid-based quality that references both historical tapestry work and early digital bitmap fonts. The result is a face that feels simultaneously ancient and retro-digital, with strong geometric construction underlying its decorative surface. It carries a bold personality without being aggressive, leaning more toward craft and ornamentation than raw impact.
This font works well in situations where visual distinctiveness is the priority and readability at small sizes is not a concern. It suits branding for artisan goods, independent game studios, or fantasy-adjacent products where a handcrafted or historical reference adds meaning. In editorial contexts it can anchor a feature spread or chapter heading where the texture of the letterforms becomes part of the visual storytelling. It also fits niche merchandise and packaging designs that want to reference folk art or medieval aesthetics without committing to a fully historical look.
Best suited for: Consider this typeface for distinctive branding, fantasy game interfaces, artisan packaging, and decorative editorial features where textured letterforms enhance visual storytelling over legibility demands.
Design considerations: The single regular variant limits flexibility for hierarchy and emphasis within extended layouts. Its grid-based, pixelated construction reads most effectively at display sizes where the cross-stitch aesthetic becomes a deliberate design feature rather than a readability obstacle.
Pairing guidance: Pair with IM Fell English or Lora to ground decorative headlines in traditional serif body text that respects the font's historical references, or combine with Cinzel Decorative when layering multiple display weights to build ornamental depth while maintaining visual coherence across a medieval-inspired aesthetic.
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Jacquarda Bastarda 9 Charted at a glance
Sarah Cadigan-Fried
SIL Open Font License 1.1
April 2024
September 2025
1 (1 weight)
Display
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Google Fonts
Jacquarda Bastarda 9 Charted styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Jacquarda Bastarda 9 Charted character map
Which languages does Jacquarda Bastarda 9 Charted support?
Jacquarda Bastarda 9 Charted includes 4 character sets:
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
- Latin Extended: Central and Eastern European languages such as Polish, Czech, Turkish, Romanian and Hungarian
- Math: mathematical symbols and operators
- Symbols: arrows, shapes and other technical symbols
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Jacquarda Bastarda 9 Charted commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Jacquarda Bastarda 9 Charted is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in logos, websites, apps, videos, printed products and merchandise without paying or asking permission. The one thing you can't do is sell the font file on its own.