Blackletter Agfi 10 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, certificates, packaging, gothic, heraldic, severe, ceremonial, historic, tradition, authority, ornament, historic tone, impact, angular, broken, ornate, spiky, compact.
A dense, angular blackletter with sharp, broken strokes and tightly packed counters. Vertical stems dominate, with pointed terminals, wedge-like joins, and frequent diamond/triangular notches that create a rhythmic, chiseled texture. Capitals are ornate and emblematic, showing strong internal contrast between thick main strokes and finer connecting cuts, while lowercase stays comparatively restrained and compact for continuous text. Numerals follow the same carved, faceted construction, with narrow forms and crisp corners that keep the overall color dark and even.
Best suited to display sizes where the intricate cuts and pointed joins remain clear—such as headlines, posters, labels, and brand marks. It also fits ceremonial applications like certificates, invitations, or editorial titling that benefits from a historic, authoritative voice; extended small-size body copy may feel heavy due to the dense texture.
The font communicates a traditional, authoritative tone—ceremonial and slightly severe—evoking printed proclamations, crests, and old-world craftsmanship. Its spiky texture and compact rhythm feel formal and declarative rather than casual or friendly.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with strong verticality and crisp, carved detailing, balancing decorative capitals with a more repeatable lowercase for set text. Its construction prioritizes dramatic texture and formal presence over neutrality or minimalist readability.
In paragraph settings the letterspacing reads tight and the interior apertures are small, producing a strong, saturated text color. The uppercase set is markedly more decorative than the lowercase, making mixed-case settings feel headline-forward with a clear hierarchy when capitals are introduced.