Blackletter Taru 2 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, album covers, tattoo design, brewery labels, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, authoritative, dramatic, historical evocation, dramatic display, ornamental texture, formal tone, angular, ornate, spurred, calligraphic, textura-like.
A compact, vertical blackletter with sharply angled contours and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes terminate in wedge-like spurs and pointed finials, with frequent internal cut-ins that create crisp counters and a faceted rhythm. Uppercase letters feel formal and structured, while the lowercase maintains tight spacing and a consistent vertical drive; diagonals and curves are rendered as chiseled, calligraphic shapes rather than smooth rounds. Numerals follow the same pointed construction, reading as sturdy, stylized figures suited to display settings.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, logos, posters, editorial mastheads, and packaging that benefits from a historic or gothic mood. It also fits event materials, album artwork, and thematic branding where a dense, ornate texture is desirable; for small sizes or long paragraphs, more generous sizing and spacing helps preserve legibility.
The font conveys a medieval, ceremonial tone with a dark, dramatic presence. Its sharp terminals and dense texture suggest tradition, authority, and a historic manuscript aesthetic, making it feel solemn and emphatic rather than casual or friendly.
The design appears intended to recreate a traditional blackletter voice with a hand-cut, calligraphic sharpness—prioritizing dramatic texture, strong vertical cadence, and ornate detailing for display use.
In longer text, the strong vertical rhythm produces a continuous, tapestry-like color typical of blackletter, while distinctive capitals help anchor headings and initials. The pointed joins and tight proportions favor larger sizes where the internal carving and spurs remain clear.