Blackletter Koni 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, mastheads, packaging, gothic, medieval, formal, dramatic, historic, tradition, authority, ornament, impact, display, angular, spiky, calligraphic, ornate, condensed.
A sharply cut blackletter with tall, condensed proportions and emphatic vertical rhythm. Strokes show strong contrast, with dense stems and hairline joins that terminate in pointed, wedge-like serifs and notched corners. Curves are treated as faceted turns rather than smooth bowls, producing a crisp, angular texture; counters are compact and often partially closed. Capitals are narrow and commanding, while lowercase maintains a consistent upright posture with occasional tapered ascenders and distinctive, dagger-like terminals. Numerals follow the same chiseled construction, staying narrow and vertically oriented.
Best suited to display settings where its dense texture and sharp detailing can be appreciated—mastheads, posters, album or event titles, logotypes, and themed packaging. It works especially well for short phrases and large sizes where the angular joins and internal counters remain clear.
The overall tone is ceremonial and old-world, projecting authority and tradition with a slightly severe, dramatic edge. Its spiky detailing and dense vertical cadence evoke manuscript-era craftsmanship and historic signage, lending a solemn, declarative voice to headings.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional blackletter voice in a compact, vertically driven form, prioritizing historic character and dramatic texture over neutral readability. Its consistent chiseled terminals and high-contrast stroke behavior suggest a focus on bold, formal display typography.
In text lines the face creates a dark, rhythmic color with pronounced vertical striping; word shapes are strongly stylized and can read as decorative at smaller sizes. The spacing and narrow set emphasize a compact, emphatic presence, while the sharp terminals and internal breaks add sparkle and texture in display use.