Blackletter Komy 13 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, album covers, logotypes, packaging, gothic, medieval, solemn, ceremonial, dramatic, historical tone, display impact, gothic branding, dramatic titles, angular, pointed, calligraphic, vertical, condensed.
This face is a condensed blackletter with a strongly vertical rhythm and tightly packed proportions. Strokes are built from crisp, angular segments with pointed terminals and broken-pen joins, producing sharp internal corners and narrow counters. The texture is dark and even, with modest contrast that reads as chiseled rather than brushy, and occasional hooked or tapered strokes that add calligraphic bite. Capitals are tall and narrow with faceted structure, while lowercase forms stay compact with straight stems, small bowls, and minimal lateral spread; numerals follow the same Gothic construction and maintain the tight set.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, titles, and identity marks where a strong Gothic voice is desired. It also works well for themed packaging, labels, and editorial openers that aim for a medieval or ceremonial atmosphere, especially when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The overall tone is historic and formal, evoking manuscripts, inscriptions, and old-world ceremony. Its dense vertical cadence and dagger-like terminals lend a severe, dramatic presence that can feel authoritative and ominous depending on context.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter look in a compact, high-impact silhouette, prioritizing verticality, sharp calligraphic construction, and a dense text color for dramatic display use.
Letterforms show consistent broken-stroke logic across cases, creating a cohesive, patterned color in text. The narrow widths and tight interior spaces make the design especially impactful at display sizes where its angular detailing remains distinct.