Blackletter Abpo 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, packaging, certificates, gothic, medieval, dramatic, formal, ornate, historic flavor, display impact, manuscript feel, ornamental caps, angular, calligraphic, pointed, flourished, sharp.
This is a pointed, calligraphic blackletter with strong stroke modulation and crisp, blade-like terminals. Letterforms are built from narrow vertical stems and angular joins, with frequent hooked entries and tapered exit strokes that create a lively rhythm. Uppercase forms are prominent and sculptural, with sweeping diagonals and occasional spur-like projections, while the lowercase keeps a compact, upright texture and a noticeably short x-height. Counters are relatively tight and the overall silhouette is dark and patterned, with subtle width variation across glyphs contributing to a hand-drawn, pen-cut feel.
Best suited to display applications where the angular detail and high contrast can be appreciated: logotypes, poster headlines, album or book covers, beer and spirits packaging, invitations, and certificate-style work. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous line spacing help preserve clarity and keep the textured color from feeling overly dense.
The font conveys a historic, ceremonial tone with a sharp, dramatic edge. Its dense texture and pointed detailing evoke manuscript lettering and traditional Germanic signage, reading as authoritative, solemn, and theatrical when set in display sizes.
The design appears intended to translate broad-nib or pointed-pen blackletter into a consistent digital display face, balancing traditional manuscript cues with a relatively regular rhythm. Its emphasis on sharp terminals, compact lowercase, and ornamental capitals suggests a focus on historical atmosphere and impactful titling.
In running text the face forms a strong vertical “woven” color typical of blackletter, where spacing and tight internal shapes become more pronounced. Numerals follow the same high-contrast, tapered logic, with several figures showing calligraphic swashes that can add flair but also increase visual activity in compact settings.