Blackletter Agsy 10 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, certificates, gothic, medieval, authoritative, ceremonial, dramatic, historical evocation, dramatic impact, formal tone, brand stamping, ornamental display, angular, faceted, calligraphic, dense, sharp.
A compact, faceted blackletter with strong vertical rhythm and tightly controlled sidebearings. Strokes alternate between thick main stems and thinner connecting hairlines, with chiseled, angular terminals and pointed joins that read as pen- or nib-driven construction. Counters are small and enclosed, producing a dense texture in text, while capitals carry extra ornament through broken strokes and sharp wedges. Numerals follow the same gothic construction, with angular turns and weight concentrated on the verticals.
Best suited to display settings where the angular detailing can be appreciated—headlines, posters, band/album art, labels, and logo marks. It can also work for certificates, invitations, or thematic signage when a historic, formal voice is desired, but is less appropriate for long body text at small sizes.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, projecting a stern, traditional voice associated with manuscripts, crests, and formal proclamations. Its dark, insistent texture and sharp detailing create a dramatic, authoritative mood rather than a casual or friendly one.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional gothic lettering with a strong vertical cadence and a dark, compact color. Its emphasis on sharp joins, wedge terminals, and dense texture suggests a focus on period flavor and visual impact in display typography.
In continuous lines the letterforms knit into a consistent black band, with strong word-shape and prominent verticals. Small sizes may lose interior detail due to tight counters and intricate joins, while larger settings emphasize the carved, architectural quality of the forms.