Blackletter Pana 10 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Whisky' by Corradine Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logo, signage, medieval, dramatic, old-world, stately, tavern, period flavor, display impact, decorative texture, heritage tone, angular, faceted, inked, crisp, compact.
A heavy, angular blackletter with blocky, faceted strokes and sharply cut terminals. Letterforms lean on broken curves and chamfered corners, creating a carved, sign-like texture rather than smooth calligraphic sweeps. Counters are tight and often polygonal, with strong vertical emphasis and sturdy stems; joins form pointed shoulders and notched transitions. Spacing reads slightly irregular and hand-formed, producing a lively rhythm and uneven edge along words, while numerals and caps maintain the same cut, gothic construction.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, labels, and display branding where a gothic texture is desirable. It can work well for event titles, themed packaging, or signage that needs a bold, period-inflected voice, and is most effective when given generous size and breathing room.
The overall tone is medieval and theatrical, evoking guild crests, old tavern signage, and storybook heraldry. Its dense black presence feels authoritative and dramatic, with a slightly playful roughness that keeps it from feeling overly formal or academic.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold blackletter voice with a hand-cut, faceted finish—prioritizing strong silhouette, historic flavor, and decorative texture in display typography.
Uppercase shapes are broad-shouldered and emblematic, while lowercase retains the same fractured construction and pronounced shoulders, keeping the texture consistent across mixed-case text. The strong internal notches and narrow apertures mean word shapes can become dark and patterned at smaller sizes, favoring use where impact matters more than quiet readability.