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Tequendama™

by JVB Fonts
Individual Styles from $25.00 USD
Complete family of 4 fonts: $85.00 USD
The Tequendama Font Family was designed by John Vargas Beltrán and published by JVB Fonts. Tequendama contains 4 styles and family package options.

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A display fontface for titles inspired on Latin America, Ethnic, Native, Tribal, Mysthical, Handmade, Aboriginal, Pre-Hispanic, Pre-Columbian, Textured. By mid-1997 I was developed the early type edition was called «Muisca Sans» as my work for the degree in Graphic Design (Universidad Nacional de Colombia), based on the concept of pre-Columbian figures characteristics within some of the very few visual elements recovered from the Muisca culture, ancient pre-Columbian tribe disappeared before the arrival of the Spaniards in what is now central Colombia. In fact, the name of the capital Bogotá (the capital of Colombia) goes back to Bacatá as primary or village downtown of what was once the imperial capital of tribe Muisca. Although this unfinished early typographic project has not yet been published, Tequendama is the evolution of the first one. Tequendama reminds the myth of Muisca culture and religion of this tribe. The god Bochica, a wise old man with a white beard heard the cries of his tribe suffered against flooding of their land losing harvests before the divine punishment resulted by the offended god Chibchacun. However Bochica appeared wearing a white robe sitting on a huge rainbow and he broken the mountain towards the southwest wise old man with a golden staff broke the mountain to drain the flooded savanna. This emblematic and iconic place would later be called as «Salto de Tequendama». Tequendama name also been adopted to a nearby province to Bogotá.

Designers: John Vargas Beltrán

Publisher: JVB Fonts

Foundry: JVB Fonts

Design Owner: JVB Fonts

MyFonts debut: May 16, 2014

Tequendama™ is a trademark of John Vargas Beltrán.

About JVB Fonts

JVB Fonts is a renowned Colombian type foundry located in Bogotá, established in 2010. The founder, John Vargas Beltrán, embarked on his digital type design journey in Argentina in 1997, making him a trailblazer in Colombia's typography scene. At JVB Fonts, typography is seen as the voice of visual communication, and our extensive catalog showcases a diverse array of typefaces, ranging from ornamental designs to expressive display fonts, each meticulously crafted to make a statement. We are dedicated to authenticity, cultural richness, and superior quality, ensuring our fonts go beyond mere functionality to blend tradition with innovation. Our offerings serve as inspiring resources for designers, empowering them to bring their creative visions to life. Discover the unique voices behind our letters—authentic, expressive, and poised to elevate your designs. Explore JVB Fonts and let your projects resonate with creativity and individuality.

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