Blackletter Tuse 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, certificates, medieval, ceremonial, authoritative, gothic, dramatic, historical evocation, display impact, formal tone, manuscript feel, angular, broken, ornate, calligraphic, spurred.
A blackletter design with broken, angular strokes and pointed terminals that mimic broad-nib calligraphy. The lowercase is narrow and vertical, built from repeating stem modules with sharp joins and occasional diamond-like feet, producing a rhythmic texture in text. Capitals are more elaborate and wider, with prominent internal counters, decorative spurs, and occasional flourished strokes that add hierarchy and presence. Numerals follow the same sharp, high-structure vocabulary, mixing rigid verticals with curved, hook-like details in figures such as 2, 3, and 9.
Best suited to display settings where its texture and ornament can be appreciated—headlines, posters, mastheads, labels, and branding with a historical or traditional theme. It can also work for short ceremonial text such as certificates or invitations, especially when set with ample spacing.
The overall tone feels medieval and ceremonial, projecting tradition, seriousness, and a sense of formal proclamation. Its dark, insistent texture and ornate capitals evoke historical manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world signage.
The design appears intended to recreate a traditional blackletter voice with a consistent, modular lowercase for strong text rhythm, paired with more decorative capitals for emphasis. It aims for an authentic, period-evocative look that reads as formal and heritage-driven rather than casual.
In continuous text the dense vertical rhythm creates strong color and a compact silhouette, while the more complex capitals can become visually dominant at larger sizes. Curved letters (such as C, O, and G) retain a carved, faceted quality rather than smooth rounds, reinforcing the sharp, constructed character.