Blackletter Asnu 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, titles, posters, packaging, logos, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, traditional, heritage, authority, ornament, dramatic display, manuscript feel, angular, ornate, calligraphic, broken strokes, sharp terminals.
This face is a blackletter-style design with broken, angular strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are built from compact vertical stems and faceted joins, with sharp, wedge-like terminals and occasional small spur details that add texture. Counters tend to be tight and the overall rhythm is dense and vertical, while widths vary by character in a way that feels calligraphic rather than mechanically uniform. The lowercase shows a relatively low x-height with tall ascenders/descenders, and the numerals follow the same pointed, sculpted construction for a consistent color across mixed text.
Best suited to display use such as headlines, titles, posters, and branding moments where a historic or gothic signal is desired. It can work well on packaging, labels, and event materials that benefit from a ceremonial, old-world voice; for longer passages it is more effective at larger sizes where the angular details remain clear.
The tone is distinctly medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscript lettering, heraldic inscriptions, and old-world formality. Its dark texture and crisp angles create a dramatic, authoritative presence that reads as historic and traditional rather than casual or modern.
The design appears intended to translate traditional blackletter calligraphy into a sturdy, high-impact display font, prioritizing dense vertical rhythm, sharp terminals, and ornamental cues that communicate heritage and gravitas.
In text settings the face produces a strong black texture with frequent internal notches and narrow apertures, which emphasizes pattern and rhythm over openness. Capitals carry extra flourish and weight, making them especially prominent for initials and short emphatic words.