Blackletter Tasu 6 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, certificates, invitations, medieval, formal, dramatic, ceremonial, historic, historical flavor, display impact, ceremonial tone, traditional texture, angular, ornate, calligraphic, pointed, chiseled.
A highly articulated, pointed letterform with steep vertical stress and crisp, blade-like terminals. Strokes alternate between dense black stems and razor-thin connecting hairlines, producing strong texture and pronounced internal counters. The forms show broken, faceted construction with sharp joins and tight apertures, while capitals are tall and commanding with prominent spurs and decorative cuts. Lowercase maintains a compact, rhythmic pattern with narrow bowls and occasional sweeping entry/exit strokes that add a hand-inked flavor without losing overall regularity.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its detail and high-contrast structure can be appreciated—such as headlines, poster titling, logotypes, certificates, and formal invitations. It can also work for editorial display accents, but long passages require generous size and spacing to preserve clarity.
The font conveys a solemn, historic tone with a sense of ceremony and authority. Its sharp angles and heavy-dark rhythm feel dramatic and traditional, evoking archival print, heraldic inscriptions, and formal proclamations rather than casual reading.
The design appears intended to recreate a traditional, inked blackletter look with crisp, carved edges and a strong vertical rhythm, optimized for impactful display typography. Its decorative capitals and dense texture suggest emphasis on historical character and dramatic presence over minimalism or extended-body readability.
Spacing and letterfit create a dark, continuous color in text settings, and the intricate interior shapes make small sizes feel busy. Numerals follow the same pointed construction and high-contrast modulation, integrating naturally with the alphabet for consistent headline styling.