Blackletter Oppu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, headlines, logos, packaging, medieval, gothic, dramatic, ornate, heraldic, historical flavor, thematic branding, display impact, decorative texture, calligraphic, angular, sharp, flared, chiseled.
A bold, calligraphic blackletter with sharp, angular construction and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes end in wedge-like, flared terminals that feel carved rather than rounded, with occasional hooked or beaked finishes on diagonals. Counters are compact and asymmetrical, and curves are rendered as faceted turns, giving letters a brisk, cut-paper rhythm. Capitals are broad and commanding with strong vertical emphasis, while lowercase forms stay compact and tightly articulated, producing a dense, textured line in paragraphs.
Best suited to display settings where atmosphere matters: posters, titles, book covers, album art, branding marks, and thematic packaging. It can work for short bursts of text or pull quotes, but its dense blackletter texture is most effective at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking illuminated manuscripts, heraldry, and gothic signage. Its crisp, blade-like terminals and dramatic contrast create a stern, authoritative voice that reads as historic and theatrical rather than casual.
The design appears intended to translate blackletter calligraphy into a crisp, graphic display style—preserving the traditional gothic structure while emphasizing sharp terminals, dramatic contrast, and a strong page presence.
In running text, the strong vertical patterning and dark color create a pronounced “woven” texture, with distinctive, lively silhouette changes between letters. Numerals follow the same chiseled logic, mixing pointed joins and flared ends for a cohesive, display-forward set.