Blackletter Komo 11 is a very bold, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, gothic, medieval, dramatic, ceremonial, stern, historic tone, display impact, ornamental texture, authority, angular, vertical, spiky, ink-trap, condensed.
A sharply articulated blackletter with tall, compressed proportions and a strongly vertical rhythm. Strokes are built from chiseled, faceted forms with pronounced contrast between thick stems and thin hairlines, producing crisp interior counters and a dense texture in words. Terminals often finish in pointed wedges and small spur-like cuts, and many joins show tight notches that mimic pen or broad-nib construction. Capitals are narrow and upright with restrained flourishes, while lowercase maintains a consistent, columnar cadence and a clear dotted i/j.
Best suited to short display settings where texture and historical character are assets: headlines, posters, band or event branding, labels, and emblem-style logotypes. It can also support ornamental titling in books or invitations when used with generous tracking and ample leading.
The overall tone feels gothic and ceremonial, with a severe, traditional presence that reads as historical and authoritative. Its narrow, high-tension forms create a dramatic color on the page, leaning toward solemn, old-world storytelling rather than casual friendliness.
The design appears intended to evoke a traditional blackletter voice with a compact, forceful silhouette—prioritizing dramatic presence, period atmosphere, and a carved, calligraphic construction over neutral readability in extended text.
The sample text shows strong word-shape uniformity and tight internal spacing, which enhances impact at display sizes but can make long passages feel visually dense. Numerals follow the same angular, carved construction, keeping the set stylistically cohesive.