Blackletter Tawi 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, packaging, certificates, gothic, medieval, ceremonial, dramatic, somber, historical tone, display impact, calligraphic feel, ornamental caps, angular, calligraphic, pointed, ornate, tapered.
A sharp, calligraphic blackletter with pointed terminals and strongly modulated strokes that swell and taper like a broad-pen or brush. The letterforms are compact and vertically oriented, with narrow proportions, tight counters, and frequent diamond-like joins and spur details. Curves are drawn with a faceted, chiseled feel, and the overall texture forms a dark, rhythmic pattern when set in words.
Best used for display typography—headlines, wordmarks, posters, and packaging where a historic or gothic mood is desired. It can also work for invitations or certificate-style pieces when set with generous spacing and at sizes large enough to preserve its sharp details.
The tone is gothic and ceremonial, evoking historical manuscripts, heraldic motifs, and old-world gravitas. Its crisp angles and dramatic stroke contrast create an assertive, formal atmosphere suited to bold, theatrical messaging rather than casual everyday text.
The design appears intended to translate blackletter calligraphy into a crisp, repeatable typographic system, emphasizing dramatic contrast, narrow vertical rhythm, and ornamental capitals for strong visual presence.
Capitals are particularly decorative, with pronounced spurs and sweeping entry/exit strokes that add flair at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, featuring sharp hooks and tapered ends that keep the set visually consistent.