Blackletter Guna 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: mastheads, posters, book covers, branding, certificates, medieval, ceremonial, gothic, dramatic, authoritative, historical mood, display impact, traditional craft, ornamental tone, angular, calligraphic, ornate, sharp, faceted.
This typeface presents a blackletter-inspired, calligraphic construction with dense, dark strokes and crisp, wedge-like terminals. Letterforms are built from angled, broken curves and faceted joins, producing a strongly carved silhouette rather than smooth continuous rounds. Capitals show pronounced vertical emphasis and decorative spurs, while lowercase forms maintain a compact rhythm with tight counters and clearly articulated stems. Numerals follow the same angular logic, with pointed inflections and heavy, ink-trap-like notches that reinforce the engraved feel.
It works best for short, prominent setting such as mastheads, posters, book covers, and branding marks that want a historical or gothic atmosphere. It can also suit certificates, invitations, labels, or themed packaging where a formal, traditional tone is desired.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and traditional signage. Its sharp, formal texture reads as authoritative and dramatic, with an old-world craftsmanship that feels solemn rather than casual.
The design intention appears to be recreating a traditional blackletter voice with a hand-cut, calligraphic edge—prioritizing historic texture, strong presence, and ornamental detail for display typography.
In text, the dark color and intricate internal shapes create a prominent texture that favors display use over long passages. The design relies on strong vertical strokes and frequent angular breaks, which increases visual character but can reduce legibility at smaller sizes or in tightly set lines.