Find StereoType’s original font specimen
StereoType’s own Bernadette listing identifies Clement Nicolle as the shop owner and describes 80 additional glyphs, contextual ligatures and stylistic alternates. It also lists a Bernadette Rough companion and notes the need for feature-capable software. Use the original product specimen and the actual package terms rather than assuming that a third-party free file contains every feature.
Compare a default word with deliberate alternate choices
Set the complete heading in the default alphabet first. Duplicate it and change one available alternate at a time, keeping a plain spelling reference nearby. Compare repeated letters and joins after enabling contextual ligatures; an attractive isolated letter may not make a better complete word. Save a version showing the default forms so you can revise names or punctuation without reconstructing every decorative decision.
Choose the clean or Rough treatment at the final size
Build two otherwise identical small compositions if both resources are in your licensed package. Compare them at the smallest actual use, especially where texture and narrow joins meet. Keep supporting dates and instructions in a quieter companion rather than forcing a script into every role. Dancing Script and Oleo Script here are independent comparisons, not Bernadette previews. The copyable script-style letters on the homepage use Unicode substitutions; they do not provide Bernadette’s outlines, ligatures or Rough file.
Your questions, answered.
Does Bernadette include alternate characters?
StereoType documents additional glyphs, stylistic alternates and contextual ligatures. Their use depends on the application and the actual resource you have.
Are the local samples previews of Bernadette?
No. The local specimens are independent comparisons. The creator’s original commercial specimen is linked separately.
Sources & background
Sources supporting this page’s explanations. Practical examples are our editorial suggestions.