Blackletter Opmo 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, medieval, gothic, heraldic, ceremonial, dramatic, historic tone, ceremonial impact, display drama, emblematic branding, angular, ornate, chiseled, spiky, dense.
A heavy, blackletter-styled design with sharply broken curves, pointed terminals, and strong vertical stress. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with wedge-like serifs and cut-in notches that create a faceted, chiseled silhouette. Counters are compact and often partially enclosed, producing a dark, dense texture, while diagonals and bowls resolve into angular segments rather than smooth curves. Capital forms are broad and commanding with decorative internal cuts; lowercase maintains consistent rhythm through repeated vertical strokes and tight joins, giving text a tightly woven, formal color.
Best suited to short, prominent settings such as posters, album/film titles, editorial headlines, brand marks, and thematic packaging where a historic or gothic voice is desired. It can also work for signage or event collateral when used with generous spacing and careful line lengths to preserve legibility.
The overall tone is medieval and heraldic, evoking manuscripts, crests, and old-world ceremonial lettering. Its dense blacks and sharp edges feel dramatic and authoritative, with an ornate seriousness suited to traditional or gothic themes.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, historically inflected blackletter presence with crisp, angular construction and ornamental cuts that read strongly at display sizes. Its consistent faceting across letters and numerals suggests an emphasis on cohesive, emblematic impact rather than neutral text readability.
In continuous text the texture becomes strongly patterned, with repeated verticals and narrow apertures creating a compact, insistent rhythm. Numerals follow the same faceted logic, with angled corners and heavy weight that match the letters for unified display settings.