Blackletter Kory 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, album art, tattoo style, certificates, medieval, gothic, solemn, ornate, ceremonial, period evocation, display impact, heritage tone, dramatic texture, angular, fractured, spiky, dramatic, calligraphic.
A tightly set blackletter with sharp, faceted strokes and pronounced broken curves. Vertical stems dominate, with narrow internal counters, steep joins, and pointed terminals that read like pen-nib cuts. The design shows strong rhythm from repeated verticals, while capitals add extra flourish through hooked spurs and crisp cross-strokes. Numerals follow the same chiseled logic, mixing wedge-like entry/exit strokes with compact, upright proportions.
Best used at display sizes where the angular detailing and fractured curves can be appreciated. It works well for titles, branding marks, posters, and packaging that aim for a historic or ceremonial feel, and can also support short excerpts or pull quotes when ample tracking and line spacing are available.
The font conveys a medieval, ceremonial tone with a stern, authoritative voice. Its dense texture and blade-like details create a dramatic, historic atmosphere suited to formal or ominous messaging.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional manuscript lettering through crisp pen-like cuts, dense vertical rhythm, and ornamental capitals. It prioritizes atmosphere and period character over neutral readability, making it a strong stylistic choice for themed display typography.
In text, the heavy vertical cadence produces a dark, patterned color typical of blackletter, with clear contrast between thick main strokes and hairline connectors. Many characters emphasize angular “broken” construction rather than smooth curves, reinforcing a carved or penned impression.