Blackletter Tavi 11 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, album art, packaging, medieval, gothic, ornate, dramatic, authoritative, period evocation, dramatic display, calligraphic texture, ornate capitals, angular, calligraphic, blackletter, spiky, flourished.
A sharp, calligraphic blackletter with pronounced contrast between thick stems and hairline joins. Forms are built from angular, broken strokes with pointed terminals and occasional hooked or bladed serifs, giving the letters a faceted, chiseled rhythm. Capitals are more decorative and irregular than the lowercase, with strong diagonals, deep notches, and compact counters, while the lowercase maintains a tighter, more repetitive vertical cadence. Numerals follow the same pen-cut logic, mixing solid bowls with tapered entry and exit strokes for a cohesive texture in display settings.
This font suits display typography such as logotypes, poster headlines, album or book covers, and themed packaging where a historic or gothic voice is desired. It works best at medium-to-large sizes, where the sharp internal cuts and contrasting strokes stay legible and the decorative capitals can lead lines or titles.
The tone evokes illuminated manuscripts and heraldic signage, projecting tradition, ceremony, and severity. Its spiky silhouettes and dramatic stroke modulation lend a theatrical, historical mood that reads as formal and emphatic rather than casual.
The design appears intended to emulate broad-pen blackletter writing while adding decorative, blade-like terminals and emphatic capitals for impact. Its consistent angular construction suggests a focus on creating a period-evocative texture that feels ceremonial and bold in titles and branding.
In running text the dense vertical patterning and tight interior spaces create a dark, textured color, with capitals acting as prominent visual anchors. The design favors stylized character over neutrality, and the strongest impression comes at larger sizes where the inner cuts and hairlines remain distinct.