Blackletter Kora 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: mastheads, posters, album covers, packaging, certificates, medieval, gothic, formal, stern, ritual, historic flavor, ceremonial tone, display impact, traditional authority, angular, broken, faceted, spiky, ornate.
A sharply constructed blackletter with broken, faceted strokes and crisp diamond-like terminals. Vertical stems dominate the rhythm, while bowls and diagonals are built from straight segments that create a chiseled, architectural feel. Counters are compact and openings are tight, producing a dense texture in words; spacing appears measured but the overall color remains dark due to the narrow proportions and segmented forms. Capitals are tall and commanding with pointed details, and figures follow the same angular, cut-stone logic for a consistent set.
Well-suited for display settings where a historic, formal voice is desired—mastheads, posters, editorial titles, and themed branding. It can also work for packaging or certificates where an authoritative, traditional texture is a feature, while extended body text is better reserved for larger sizes and generous spacing.
The tone is distinctly medieval and ceremonial, with a stern, authoritative presence that reads as traditional and inscribed. Its spiky, disciplined texture evokes manuscripts, heraldry, and formal proclamations rather than casual writing.
The design appears intended to capture a classic blackletter voice with crisp, modern precision—emphasizing tall verticals, broken construction, and pointed terminals to create a bold, emblematic word shape. Consistent treatment across capitals, lowercase, and numerals suggests a focus on cohesive display typography for titles and statements.
The letterforms show strong vertical emphasis and frequent internal breaks, which enhances the historic character but can reduce legibility at small sizes or in long passages. The sample text demonstrates a lively cadence from alternating heavy verticals and sharp joins, giving headlines a dramatic, carved appearance.