Blackletter Kose 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, editorial, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, heraldic, dramatic, historical evocation, display impact, brand voice, manuscript feel, ornamental texture, angular, broken-stroke, diamond terminals, sharp serifs, compact forms.
This typeface uses broken, angular strokes with pronounced thick–thin contrast and sharp, faceted terminals. Letterforms are built from narrow verticals and pointed joins, with occasional curved wedges that soften corners without losing the rigid, constructed feel. Capitals are tall and commanding, while the lowercase stays relatively compact with a steady rhythm of vertical strokes and tightly contained counters. Numerals and punctuation follow the same chiseled, calligraphic logic, creating a consistent texture that reads as dense and structured in text.
It performs best in display contexts such as headlines, mastheads, titles, and logo wordmarks where its angular detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging, invitations, and editorial pull quotes when a historical, ceremonial voice is desired; for longer passages, larger sizes and generous spacing help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is traditional and imposing, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and formal proclamations. Its sharp geometry and dark texture give it a serious, ceremonial character with a hint of theatricality that suits historical or fantasy-forward themes.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter texture with strong contrast and crisp, faceted terminals, balancing ornament with repeatable, text-like rhythm. Its consistent construction across capitals, lowercase, and numerals suggests a focus on cohesive branding and impactful titling rather than neutral everyday reading.
The design favors strong vertical emphasis and a compact horizontal footprint, producing a continuous, patterned color in paragraphs. Pointed apexes and wedge-like feet contribute to a carved, metal-or-stone impression, especially at larger sizes where the detailing becomes more prominent.