Blackletter Asfo 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, certificates, medieval, ceremonial, gothic, dramatic, authoritative, historical evocation, formal display, ornamental identity, period flavor, ornate, angular, tapered, calligraphic, spurred.
A compact, ornate blackletter with sharp, broken curves and pronounced stroke modulation. Stems are thick and weighty, while joins and terminals taper into pointed wedges, hooks, and short spurs that create a crisp, faceted rhythm. Uppercase forms are especially decorative, with curled entry/exit strokes and asymmetrical flourishes that push beyond the main skeleton. Lowercase letters keep a tighter, more vertical texture with narrow counters and frequent diamond-like joints, producing strong patterning in continuous text. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing bold main strokes with thin, tapered finishing strokes.
Best suited to display work where texture and historical character are desirable, such as headlines, posters, branding marks, labels, and ceremonial pieces like invitations or certificates. It performs well at larger sizes where the tapered spurs and internal shaping remain clear.
The font reads as historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscript-era craft and formal proclamations. Its dense texture and assertive capitals give it a dramatic, authoritative presence, with an ornamental edge suited to traditional or gothic-themed styling.
Designed to deliver a classic blackletter voice with bold presence and calligraphic detailing, balancing a disciplined vertical texture in the lowercase with expressive, flourish-rich capitals for emphasis and identity.
In paragraph settings the tight internal spaces and many pointed details create a dark, continuous color, while the more flourished capitals introduce strong visual hierarchy. Several characters rely on distinctive blackletter forms and hooked terminals, which increases stylization and can affect quick scanning at smaller sizes.