Blackletter Vono 1 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, labels, medieval, gothic, ornate, dramatic, authoritative, historical mood, dramatic impact, engraved look, thematic branding, fractured, beveled, chiseled, spiky, decorative.
A dense, display-oriented blackletter with compact, blocky letterforms and sharply notched joins. Strokes alternate between heavy vertical masses and narrow interior cut-ins, creating a carved, beveled look with strong internal white channels. Terminals are angular and irregularly faceted rather than smoothly serifed, and many bowls/counters are partially enclosed, emphasizing a rugged, engraved texture. Overall spacing is tight and rhythmic, with a slightly uneven, hand-cut edge quality that keeps the silhouette lively while remaining consistent across the set.
Best suited to large sizes where the interior cut-ins and angular facets can be appreciated, this font works well for headlines, poster titles, logos, and brand marks that need a historic or gothic flavor. It can also support short bursts of text on packaging, labels, or event collateral, where a bold, ceremonial voice is desired.
The font conveys a medieval, ceremonial tone with a stern, commanding presence. Its chiseled texture and fractured details read as historic and formal, evoking old-world print, signage, and heraldic lettering with a dramatic edge.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful blackletter impression with a hand-carved, engraved character, trading fine pen-like detail for sturdy, high-impact silhouettes. Its consistent chiseled motif suggests a focus on decorative display typography for thematic branding and title work.
Uppercase forms are especially compact and monolithic, while lowercase maintains the same blackletter structure with simplified, sturdy shapes that prioritize impact over delicate calligraphic finesse. Numerals follow the same angular, cut-stone aesthetic, making them suitable for matching headlines and badges.