Blackletter Fidi 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, album covers, certificates, gothic, regal, dramatic, historic, severe, historic evoke, display impact, formal authority, ornamental craft, angular, ornate, calligraphic, spurred, compact.
This face presents as a sharp, calligraphic blackletter with dense, dark verticals and crisp, faceted joins. Strokes are built from broad-nib logic: thick stems contrasted with hairline entry/exit flicks, producing pointed terminals and small hooked spurs. Counters are tight and often pinched, with a rhythmic vertical texture that reads as compact and formal in running text. Capitals are more elaborate and display larger internal flourishes, while lowercase forms stay relatively narrow and structured, maintaining a consistent, upright cadence.
Best used at display sizes where the sharp terminals, interior notches, and capital flourishes can be appreciated. It suits posters, mastheads, packaging, editorial headline treatments, and identity work that leans historic, formal, or dramatic. For longer passages, it works most comfortably with generous size and spacing to keep the dense texture from closing in.
The overall tone is authoritative and ceremonial, with a medieval manuscript flavor that feels traditional and imposing. Its high drama and sharp detailing give it a sense of gravitas, suited to ominous, classic, or regal messaging rather than casual warmth.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional blackletter craftsmanship while staying consistent and forceful in modern display settings. Its heavy vertical rhythm and controlled ornament suggest a focus on impact, heritage signaling, and a strong typographic voice.
The numerals mix sturdy, straight-sided construction with occasional curved swashes, matching the calligraphic logic of the letters. In the sample text, word shapes remain strongly vertical and textured, with punctuation and dots appearing relatively small compared to the heavy letterforms, reinforcing a tight, engraved feel.