Blackletter Asla 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, posters, packaging, certificates, medieval, gothic, heraldic, ceremonial, old-world, historic tone, decorative caps, manuscript feel, brand character, angular, ornate, calligraphic, spiky, textura-like.
A sharp, blackletter-inspired design with compact, angular letterforms and pronounced broken strokes that create a faceted rhythm. Stems and joins show calligraphic modulation with wedge-like terminals and pointed feet, producing a dark, textured color on the line. Uppercase forms are highly decorative with internal notches and occasional looped or split strokes, while lowercase letters are simpler and more vertical, maintaining consistent texture and tight internal counters. Numerals follow the same pointed, chiseled logic, reading clearly but with a distinctly historical flavor.
Best suited to display settings where its textured blackletter voice can carry the message—logos, mastheads, poster titles, album/beer or specialty packaging, invitations, and certificates. It also works for short historical or fantasy-themed blurbs, especially when paired with simpler supporting typography for longer reading.
The font conveys a medieval, ceremonial tone—formal, authoritative, and slightly dramatic. Its dense texture and sharp detailing suggest tradition and craftsmanship, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world print culture.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter look with strong ornamental capitals and a cohesive manuscript-like texture, balancing historical character with clear letter differentiation for modern display use.
The contrast between ornate capitals and comparatively restrained lowercase helps the type feel usable for short passages while still keeping a strong display character. The overall spacing and broken-stroke construction create a consistent “woven” text band typical of blackletter styles, with a lively, hand-cut edge rather than a perfectly geometric finish.