Blackletter Fise 2 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, titles, branding, packaging, gothic, medieval, formal, dramatic, ceremonial, historical flavor, display impact, ornamental texture, authoritative tone, angular, fractured, blackened, spiky, ornate.
This design uses broken, angular strokes with sharp terminals and faceted corners, producing a distinctly fractured silhouette. Vertical stems dominate, with compressed counters and tight interior spaces that create a dense texture in text. Stroke contrast is pronounced, pairing thick main strokes with thin joins and hairline notches, while diamond-like and wedge-shaped serifs reinforce the chiseled construction. The lowercase is compact and rhythmic, with consistent vertical emphasis and occasional decorative flicks on ascenders/descenders; numerals follow the same cut, blackletter logic with narrow forms and pointed corners.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, album or book titles, posters, and logo wordmarks where its sharp construction and dense color can be appreciated. It also works well for themed branding and packaging that benefits from a traditional, gothic voice; for long passages, larger sizes and generous tracking help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is historic and authoritative, evoking manuscript and inscription traditions with a stern, ceremonial presence. Its dark color and prickly detailing lend a dramatic, slightly ominous mood that reads as classical and ritualistic rather than casual.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver a classic blackletter impression with strong verticality, crisp fracture points, and decorative edge work, prioritizing atmosphere and historical character over neutral readability. The consistent angular grammar across capitals, lowercase, and numerals suggests an intent to provide a unified, emblematic voice for impactful display settings.
In running text the tight apertures and frequent internal breaks create a strong pattern and can become visually busy at small sizes, while larger settings showcase the crisp edge details and the distinctive blackletter cadence. Capitals are especially emblematic, with pronounced top crowns and angular bowls that give headings a heraldic feel.