Blackletter Asgi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, certificates, medieval, ornate, dramatic, classic, heraldic, historical flavor, decorative impact, formal tone, title emphasis, calligraphic, angular, broken strokes, flourished, sharp terminals.
A calligraphic blackletter with broken, angular construction and pronounced stroke modulation. Forms show crisp wedge-like serifs and tapered terminals, with occasional rounded bowls that are tightened by sharp joins and notches. Capitals are more embellished and irregular in silhouette than the lowercase, featuring decorative swashes and interior counters that create a lively, handcrafted rhythm. Spacing appears moderately tight in text, with strong vertical emphasis and distinct, dark texture typical of display blackletter.
Best suited for short to medium-length display settings such as headlines, posters, and titles where the broken-stroke detailing can be appreciated. It works well for historical or ceremonial branding, invitations and certificates, and cover treatments that benefit from a classic blackletter voice.
The font conveys a medieval, ceremonial tone—authoritative and traditional, with a theatrical edge. Its high-contrast strokes and ornamental capitals evoke manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world craftsmanship, lending text a formal and dramatic presence.
Designed to deliver a traditional blackletter impression with a visibly hand-drawn, calligraphic character—balancing sharp, fractured strokes with decorative capitals to create strong atmosphere and visual authority in display typography.
In running text, the strong vertical strokes and compact joins create a dense color, while distinctive uppercase shapes provide emphasis and hierarchy. Numerals follow the same calligraphic modulation, blending well with the letterforms for period-leaning compositions.