Blackletter Amsi 17 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, medieval, gothic, heraldic, dramatic, ceremonial, historical tone, decorative impact, old-world branding, title display, angular, ornate, spurred, calligraphic, high-contrast.
A stylized blackletter with compact proportions and a steady vertical rhythm. Strokes show pronounced contrast between thick stems and finer connecting strokes, with sharp wedge-like terminals and small spurs that create a faceted, chiseled silhouette. Capitals are decorative and slightly more open, featuring curled entry strokes and occasional enclosed counters (notably in O/Q), while lowercase forms are tighter and more modular, relying on vertical stems and broken-curve joins. Numerals are simple and sturdy, echoing the same pointed terminals and upright construction.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, titles, posters, logotypes, labels, and ceremonial material where its dense texture and ornamented forms can be appreciated. It will be most effective at medium-to-large sizes where the pointed terminals, spurs, and interior details remain clear.
The overall tone feels medieval and ceremonial, with an authoritative, storybook-to-heraldry character. Its sharp terminals and ornamented capitals lend a formal, old-world mood that reads as dramatic and traditional rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter impression with a slightly embellished, hand-drawn calligraphic flair. It prioritizes historical atmosphere and strong silhouette over neutral readability, aiming for impact and tradition in short text settings.
Spacing appears relatively tight, enhancing the dense texture typical of display blackletter. The face maintains consistent stroke logic across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, with recurring hooked entry strokes and diamond-like interior details that add visual sparkle at larger sizes.