Blackletter Tani 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, album covers, brand marks, gothic, medieval, heraldic, ceremonial, dramatic, historical tone, dramatic display, ornamental titling, heraldic flavor, fraktur-like, angular, calligraphic, ornate, spurred.
A sharp, blackletter display with high-contrast strokes and tightly constructed, vertical letterforms. The shapes are built from broken curves and angled joins, with pronounced spurs, wedge-like terminals, and occasional hairline flicks that add crisp detail. Uppercase forms are wide and emblematic with strong internal counters and decorative notches, while the lowercase maintains a narrow, rhythmic texture typical of blackletter text. Figures follow the same cut-and-chisel language, reading as sturdy and slightly condensed with pointed corners and tapered ends.
Best suited to display contexts such as logotypes, mastheads, posters, album or book covers, and event branding where a historic or gothic atmosphere is desired. It also works well for short headings, drop caps, and titling; longer passages are most effective when set with generous size and leading to keep the texture from becoming too dense.
The font conveys a formal, historical tone—evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and traditional Germanic-style typography. Its dense texture and sharp detailing feel authoritative and ceremonial, with a dramatic presence that suggests tradition and gravitas rather than casual readability.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with crisp, chiseled detailing and a strong vertical rhythm. It prioritizes atmosphere and tradition, offering distinctive capitals and a consistent broken-stroke construction that reads as deliberate and formal.
At text sizes the lowercase produces a dark, patterned color with frequent vertical strokes and compact counters, so spacing and line length will strongly affect legibility. Capitals and numerals stand out as bold, ornamental anchors, making the face especially effective when used sparingly for emphasis.