Blackletter Taby 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, gothic, medieval, formal, dramatic, authoritative, historical flavor, display impact, ornamental caps, heritage branding, angular, fractured, pointed serifs, diamond i-dots, dense rhythm.
This typeface features sharply broken strokes and faceted curves, with heavy verticals contrasted by thin interior joins and hairline-like cut-ins. Terminals end in pointed wedges and small spur-like serifs, producing crisp, angular silhouettes and a tightly packed texture. Counters are relatively narrow and often partially enclosed by the fractured construction, while diagonals and arches resolve into distinctive blackletter bends. The lowercase shows compact, upright forms with diamond-shaped i/j dots, and the numerals follow the same chiseled, calligraphic logic with strong vertical emphasis.
It performs best in display contexts such as headlines, poster titles, band or brand marks, and heritage-styled packaging where a strong historical voice is desired. It can also suit ceremonial pieces like certificates, invitations, or signage when set large enough to preserve the intricate interior breaks.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscript and engraving traditions with a stern, authoritative presence. Its dark color and emphatic shapes read as dramatic and declarative, lending a sense of gravity and tradition.
The design appears intended to reproduce a traditional blackletter voice with crisp, carved detailing and a commanding text color, balancing ornamental capitals with a more repetitive, rhythmic lowercase for short passages.
Capitals are ornate and emblematic, with pronounced internal splits and decorative notches that make them feel suited to initials and display settings. In longer text, the dense rhythm and narrow apertures create a strong “black” texture that benefits from generous size and spacing.