Blackletter Vako 15 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, certificates, gothic, heraldic, historic, dramatic, ceremonial, historic tone, display impact, ornamental caps, authority, angular, ornate, calligraphic, black, sharp.
This typeface features dense, blackletter-inspired forms with sharply cut terminals, broken curves, and pronounced internal counters. Strokes are highly modulated, creating strong thick–thin rhythm and crisp, chiseled joins. Capitals are larger and more elaborate than the lowercase, with occasional flourished strokes and decorative spur-like details that add a formal, engraved feel. Lowercase letters are compact and vertical with a consistent, patterned texture, while figures mix traditional lining shapes with calligraphic stress and distinct entry/exit strokes.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, album or event titles, branding marks, and packaging where a historic or gothic mood is desired. It also fits ceremonial contexts like invitations, certificates, and themed collateral, and performs well when given generous size and spacing to preserve interior detail.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and formal proclamations. Its dark color and angular detailing lend a dramatic, authoritative voice with a strong sense of tradition and gravitas.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with strong contrast and ornamental capitals, prioritizing atmosphere and tradition over neutral readability. Its sharp construction and patterned texture suggest a focus on impactful titles and identity work that benefits from a historic, formal aesthetic.
In text, the face builds a tight, rhythmic “woven” texture typical of blackletter, with pronounced vertical emphasis and distinctive word shapes. The capital set reads as display-forward, while the lowercase maintains a disciplined, repetitive cadence that can become visually dense at smaller sizes.