Blackletter Agpy 7 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, posters, album covers, packaging, gothic, heraldic, dramatic, historic, authoritative, tradition, gravitas, thematic display, heritage, angular, pointed, faceted, vertical, dense.
A compact, sharply cut blackletter with strong vertical stems and faceted, angular terminals. Strokes feel chiseled with small triangular notches and diamond-like joins that create a rhythmic, broken texture across words. Capitals are tall and commanding with narrow internal counters, while lowercase forms keep tight proportions and a distinctly condensed, vertical emphasis. Numerals and punctuation follow the same pointed construction, maintaining a cohesive, high-impact color in text lines.
Best used for branding marks, mastheads, titles, and other short display text where the angular detail can read clearly. It also suits thematic packaging, event materials, and dramatic posters that benefit from a traditional gothic voice.
The overall tone is formal and imposing, with a medieval and ceremonial character that reads as traditional, stern, and authoritative. Its dense rhythm and sharp detailing lend a dramatic, almost emblematic feel suited to historical or gothic themes.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter presence with a compact footprint and assertive vertical rhythm, emphasizing sharp craftsmanship and period flavor for impactful display typography.
The letterforms prioritize silhouette and texture over open counters, so long passages can appear dark and tightly woven. In display settings, the crisp angles and consistent vertical stress create strong word shapes and a clear blackletter cadence.