Blackletter Gaki 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, certificates, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, authoritative, dramatic, historical evoke, display impact, formal tone, ornamental texture, angular, pointed, calligraphic, textura-like, diamond dots.
This typeface is a sharp, angular blackletter with tall, narrow proportions and tightly packed internal counters. Strokes show pronounced contrast, with crisp, chiseled terminals and frequent wedge-like joins that create a faceted, carved look. The rhythm is vertical and disciplined, with repeated straight stems and broken curves that resolve into pointed arches and hooks rather than smooth bowls. Lowercase forms maintain a compact x-height relative to long ascenders and descenders, and punctuation-like details (such as the i/j dots) appear as small diamond shapes that reinforce the geometric, cut-stroke feel.
Best suited for headlines and short passages where the distinctive blackletter texture can be appreciated at larger sizes. It works well for branding marks, album or poster typography, themed packaging, and formal pieces like certificates or invitations that benefit from a historic, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and formal proclamations. Its spiky texture and dense vertical patterning read as stern and authoritative, with a dramatic, old-world presence that feels traditional rather than casual.
The design appears intended to capture a traditional blackletter feel with crisp, engraved-looking forms and a consistent vertical cadence. Its narrow build and strong contrast suggest a focus on impact and authenticity in display settings rather than extended small-size reading.
In continuous text the dense blackletter texture is consistent and strongly directional, producing a dark, patterned color on the page. Capitals are especially architectural, with pronounced internal angles and strong diagonals that stand out as display shapes. Numerals follow the same pointed, cut-stroke logic, keeping the set visually cohesive.