Blackletter Nuso 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, album covers, gothic, medieval, heraldic, dramatic, traditional, display impact, historic tone, ornamental branding, thematic styling, angular, broken strokes, chiseled, faceted, spurred terminals.
A compact blackletter design built from fractured, angular strokes and crisp, faceted joins. The letterforms are tall and tightly set, with a strong vertical rhythm and short cross-strokes that create a dense texture in words. Terminals often end in sharp wedges or small spur-like feet, and counters are relatively tight, giving the face a solid, carved silhouette. Uppercase forms read as more blocky and emblematic, while the lowercase retains the broken-stroke construction with simplified, sturdy details for continuous text.
Best suited to display settings where its dense texture and pointed detailing can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, and brand marks. It works well for thematic applications like historical, fantasy, metal, or craft/traditional packaging, and for short phrases on signage where impact matters more than extended readability.
The overall tone is classic and formal, with a distinctly medieval and ecclesiastical feel. Its sharp, chiseled geometry adds a stern, ceremonial character that evokes manuscripts, heraldry, and traditional signage.
The design appears intended to deliver an assertive blackletter voice with a sturdy, simplified construction that stays legible at display sizes while preserving the hallmark broken-stroke look. It prioritizes bold presence, consistent vertical rhythm, and a carved, ornamental finish for strong thematic signaling.
The numerals follow the same faceted construction as the letters, producing a cohesive, ornamental texture across mixed text. The rhythm is highly patterned, so longer passages can appear visually busy, while short set lines read with strong presence.