Blackletter Tusu 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, gothic, heraldic, medieval, ceremonial, dramatic, historic tone, display impact, ornamental caps, manuscript feel, angular, ornate, calligraphic, broken strokes, spurred serifs.
A high-contrast blackletter with crisp, broken strokes and sharp, angular joins that mimic broad-nib calligraphy. The forms show pronounced thick verticals and tapering hairlines, with frequent wedge terminals, spurs, and small hooked finials. Capitals are elaborate and sculptural, while the lowercase maintains a tighter, rhythmic texture with compact counters and pointed arching. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing strong vertical stress with tapering curves and angled terminals.
Best suited for display applications such as headlines, posters, branding marks, and labels where a historic or authoritative voice is desired. It can also work well on certificates, invitations, and event materials that benefit from a formal, tradition-forward aesthetic.
The overall tone is traditional and ceremonial, evoking Gothic manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world signage. Its assertive contrast and ornamental detailing give it a dramatic, formal presence suited to historical or ritualistic themes.
The design appears intended to recreate a classic broken-script look with strong calligraphic contrast and ornamental caps, prioritizing period flavor and visual impact. Its consistent angular construction and textured rhythm suggest a focus on evoking historical print and manuscript traditions in modern display typography.
In text, the dense blackletter rhythm creates a dark, woven color, with capitals standing out as decorative anchors. Pointed terminals and narrow apertures contribute to a compressed, textured reading pattern that favors display sizes over long passages.