Blackletter Kovi 9 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, titles, branding, packaging, game ui, medieval, gothic, mystical, dramatic, ritual, period flavor, dramatic display, hand-inked texture, manuscript tone, angular, spiky, calligraphic, inked, chiseled.
A sharp, blackletter-inspired display face with narrow proportions and emphatic vertical rhythm. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation, with pointed terminals, small wedge-like serifs, and occasional ink-trap notches that give edges a cut or bitten look. Curves are tightened into faceted bowls, and joins often resolve into crisp corners rather than smooth transitions. Spacing and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing a hand-drawn, calligraphic texture while staying consistently upright and legible at display sizes.
Best suited for short headlines, posters, and title treatments where the angular detailing can read clearly. It works well for fantasy or historical branding, album/film titling, book covers, and packaging that benefits from a crafted, old-world voice; use generous size and breathing room for optimal clarity.
The overall tone is medieval and theatrical, evoking manuscripts, tavern signage, and arcane storytelling. Its spiky silhouettes and high-contrast strokes create a sense of mystery and intensity, with a slightly rough, inked finish that feels handcrafted rather than mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver a manuscript-like blackletter presence with a modern, drawable feel—pairing strict vertical structure with expressive, hand-inked imperfections for dramatic display typography.
Capitals are tall and commanding with distinctive internal counters, while lowercase forms keep a compact, disciplined texture. Numerals echo the same broken-stem and wedge-terminal vocabulary, helping mixed text maintain a cohesive, period-flavored color on the page.