BC Reflex Font Family is a distinctive display typeface originally developed by Pavel Beneš, Pavel Lev, and Aleš Najbrt for the Czech weekly magazine Reflex, which launched in 1990 shortly after the Velvet Revolution. The font’s design grew out of hand‑drawn ink lettering created for the magazine’s logotype and column headlines, reflecting a bold and expressive editorial identity.
Reflex belongs to the category of geometrically constructed typefaces, but it stands out with its atypical thin vertical serifs (semi‑serifs), narrow rectangular proportions, high contrast, and a vertical shadow axis, giving it an unusual and dynamic character. These features make it particularly well‑suited for display use, such as headlines, posters, and branding.
Unlike many display fonts, BC Reflex offers extensive language support and advanced OpenType features (including ligatures, small caps, fractions, and localized forms). The family includes 10 styles ranging from Extra Condensed to Extra Extended, each with a corresponding slanted version that acts as an expressive alternative to classical italics.
Overall, BC Reflex combines a strong editorial heritage with contemporary typographic versatility, making it a powerful choice for creative and impactful graphic design projects.
A big thank you to Briefcase Type Foundry for generously providing a free demo of this beautiful font for everyone to try. If you enjoy using BC Reflex Fonts, be sure to download the full version! The full version includes a commercial license and unlocks many other great features. You can purchase and get a commercial license see below.
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