Blackletter Kojy 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logos, packaging, gothic, heraldic, medieval, ceremonial, old-world, historical tone, formal display, brand impact, traditional texture, angular, chiseled, spurred, compact, high-waisted.
A compact, blackletter-inspired face with tall vertical proportions and tightly drawn counters. Strokes are largely monolinear in feel, with sharp, chiseled terminals and small wedge-like spurs that create a crisp, faceted rhythm. The capitals are structured and symmetrical with pointed tops and strong vertical stems, while the lowercase maintains a consistent upright texture and a restrained, regular cadence. Numerals follow the same angular, engraved logic, reading clearly with straight-sided forms and minimal curvature.
Well-suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, album or event graphics, and identity work where a historic or formal tone is desired. It can also work on packaging and labels when you want a bold, traditional imprint, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the angular detailing stays legible.
The overall tone is traditional and ceremonial, evoking historic signage, manuscripts, and heraldic typography. Its sharp edges and dense vertical rhythm give it a stern, authoritative voice with an unmistakably old-world character.
The design appears intended to deliver a recognizable blackletter voice in a controlled, print-ready form—prioritizing compact vertical texture, sharp terminals, and consistent structure for impactful display typography.
Spacing appears measured to preserve a continuous vertical “picket fence” texture in text, with distinctive pointed joins and notched details that help differentiate forms within the dense blackletter pattern. The design leans more toward clarity than ornament, keeping decoration secondary to strong structure.