Blackletter Asto 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, book titles, gothic, medieval, formal, historic, dramatic, historic evoke, ceremonial tone, ornamental display, traditional texture, angular, calligraphic, sharp, beveled, ornate.
A blackletter-style design with angular, broken strokes and distinctly calligraphic construction. Forms are built from tapered, wedge-like terminals and faceted curves that read as chiseled or pen-cut, with moderate stroke contrast and crisp joins. Capitals are prominent and decorative without becoming overly dense, while lowercase maintains a steady rhythm of vertical stems and compact counters. Overall spacing is fairly tight and text color is dark and even, giving lines a solid, carved presence.
This face is well suited to display settings where a historic or gothic atmosphere is desired—such as posters, book and album titles, branding marks, labels, and themed packaging. It can work for short to medium passages when a strong period texture is intentional, but it visually asserts itself and benefits from generous size and careful spacing.
The font conveys a medieval, ceremonial tone with strong historical associations. Its sharp edges and formal cadence feel authoritative and traditional, leaning toward a dramatic, old-world voice rather than casual or contemporary warmth.
The design appears intended to recreate a traditional, hand-cut blackletter look with a controlled, repeatable rhythm for modern typesetting. It prioritizes sharp silhouette, vertical drive, and ornamental capitals to deliver an unmistakably historic, formal impression.
In the sample text, the texture stays consistent across longer passages, with clear vertical emphasis typical of blackletter. Numerals match the letterforms with pointed entry/exit strokes and a similarly faceted silhouette, keeping the set cohesive in display use.