Blackletter Abvu 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, gothic, heraldic, dramatic, solemn, traditional, manuscript evocation, historic mood, display impact, formal voice, angular, pointed, ornate, calligraphic, broken.
A compact blackletter with tightly set proportions, sharp broken strokes, and pronounced contrast between thick verticals and hairline joins. The forms are built from crisp, faceted angles with small wedge terminals and occasional hooked entry strokes, giving a chiseled, pen-made rhythm. Uppercase letters are elaborate and vertical in structure, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, narrow texture with tall ascenders and distinctive, pointed shoulders. Numerals follow the same calligraphic construction, mixing strong stems with thin finishing strokes for a cohesive set.
Best suited to display use such as headlines, posters, album or event titling, and branding moments where a historic or gothic atmosphere is desired. It can also work for certificates, invitations, and packaging that benefits from a formal, old-world voice, especially at moderate to large sizes.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscript lettering, heraldry, and formal proclamations. Its dark, spiky texture reads as authoritative and dramatic, with an old-world gravitas that feels traditional and ritualistic.
The design appears intended to reproduce the disciplined, pen-driven construction of classic blackletter while keeping a compact footprint and strong vertical rhythm. It prioritizes atmosphere and typographic texture, aiming for a traditional manuscript feel that remains crisp and graphic in modern layout contexts.
In text settings the face creates a dense, even “woven” color typical of blackletter, with strong vertical emphasis and tightly interlocking shapes. The most prominent detail is the recurring use of angled breaks and thin hairline connectors, which adds sparkle at larger sizes but can increase visual complexity in smaller copy.