Derived from meticulous carvings on Christopher Columbus’ grave in the Sevilla Cathedral,

this typeface captures a moment in time where necessity meets beauty.

The grave was designed by Spanish artist and architect Arturo Mélida, who completed it in the late 1890s.

This source typography has a unique blend of geometric shapes and curves which allows it to stand out from other blackletters. Dead Columbus utilizes repeating forms within the miniscule letters to create rhythm throughout the typeface, meanwhile the majuscule letters are each uniquely different, allowing them to shine with their own personalities.

Intended for display use, Dead Columbus is rich with small details that create a unique overarching personality and allows its origins to be transformed into a usable typeface.