Cachemire
Blending the bold drama of historical blackletter with a fresh, contemporary sensibility, Cachemire is a new typeface that doesn’t shy away from its roots. Inspired by the intricate beauty of Fraktur, Old English, and other blackletter styles, it brings centuries-old typographic traditions into the hands of modern designers—with surprising grace.Created as both a display and text face, Cachemire walks a tightrope between ornamental detail and readability. It’s sharp, deliberate, and full of character, but never slips into pastiche. The lowercase is especially rich—carefully drawn to echo the calligraphic rhythm of its source material, while maintaining a clarity that feels right at home in contemporary editorial layouts or brand systems. And the inclusion of small caps opens up even more room for nuanced, expressive typography.Where Cachemire really shines, though, is in its variable font version. With two axes—Optical Size and Weight—designers can glide between fine-tuned elegance and bold, graphic statements, adjusting contrast and spacing depending on context. Whether you're setting a long-form article or a loud, stylised headline, Cachemire adapts effortlessly.In a sea of sans-serifs and revivals, Cachemire feels like a confident shift—a font that honours its lineage without getting stuck in the past. It’s moody, flexible, and just the right amount of intense.
Published by Noir Blanc Rouge
- Classification
- blackletter
- Weights
- Thin, Light, Regular, Medium, Bold, Black
- Variable font
- Yes