Blackletter Fise 10 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logos, packaging, gothic, medieval, authoritative, ceremonial, dramatic, heritage tone, display impact, textured color, formal voice, angular, faceted, vertical, sharp, ink-trap.
A compact, vertical blackletter with faceted strokes and sharply cut terminals that create a crisp, chiseled silhouette. Forms are built from straight segments and tight curves, with pronounced internal counters and frequent wedge-like joins that emphasize a rhythmic vertical cadence. Capitals are tall and structured, with angular shoulders and pointed diagonals; lowercase maintains a consistent, disciplined texture with restrained extenders and a tight set. Numerals follow the same broken-stroke logic, reading clearly while keeping the same hard-edged, engraved character.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, editorial titling, logos, and branding where a historic or gothic voice is desired. It can work well on packaging and labels for products seeking a traditional or artisanal impression, and in event materials where a ceremonial, institutional tone is helpful.
The overall tone is formal and old-world, projecting tradition, authority, and ceremony. Its sharp geometry and dense rhythm evoke historical printing and heraldic atmospheres, giving text a dramatic, declarative presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter presence with a clean, assertive outline and a controlled, print-like regularity. Its narrow proportions and faceted construction prioritize impact and texture in short to medium text, while keeping letterforms recognizable and consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
In longer lines the repeating vertical strokes create a strong dark “color” and a patterned texture, so spacing and line length will noticeably affect readability. The design’s crisp corners and narrow interior spaces make it especially visually striking at larger sizes where the cut details can be appreciated.