Blackletter Nata 13 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, album covers, tattoos, gothic, medieval, heraldic, stern, ceremonial, historic revival, authority, drama, heritage, angular, spiky, condensed, vertical, faceted.
A sharply faceted blackletter with very vertical proportions and compact letter spacing. Strokes are built from straight segments and crisp angles, with pointed terminals and diamond-like joins that create a chiseled, architectural texture. Counters are narrow and tightly enclosed, and the rhythm is dominated by dense verticals with occasional broken strokes and wedge-like cuts. Capitals are similarly narrow and upright, keeping a uniform, columnar silhouette across words while maintaining clear, hard-edged differentiation between forms.
Best used at display sizes where the crisp angles and dense vertical rhythm can be appreciated—such as posters, headlines, logotypes, cover art, and short editorial pull quotes. It also suits themed branding for craft goods, events, or heritage-inspired identities where a historic, authoritative voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking Gothic manuscripts, heraldry, and historic signage. Its narrow, blade-like forms read as stern and formal, with a ceremonial presence suited to dramatic or institutional messaging.
The letterforms appear intended to recreate a classic Gothic/blackletter look with a narrow, space-efficient footprint and a strong, carved appearance. The consistent angular construction and restrained ornamentation suggest a focus on punchy display impact while staying rooted in traditional forms.
The design maintains a consistent blackletter cadence across uppercase and lowercase, with a notably compressed footprint that intensifies the texture in longer lines. Numerals follow the same angular construction, helping mixed content retain a cohesive, engraved feel.