Blackletter Nasu 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, certificates, gothic, heraldic, solemn, historic, dramatic, historical evoke, display impact, formal tone, textural rhythm, angular, broken strokes, pointed terminals, compact, black massing.
A compact, blackletter-inspired design with tall, condensed proportions and a strong vertical rhythm. Strokes break into faceted segments with sharp, wedge-like terminals, producing a chiseled texture and pronounced dark-and-light patterning. Counters are tight and often pinched, with occasional diamond-like apertures and minimal curvature, while capitals read as narrow, architectural forms with steep joins and pointed tops. Lowercase maintains an even x-height and tightly packed silhouettes; figures follow the same narrow, pointed construction for a consistent overall color in text.
Best suited to display typography where its angular construction and dense texture can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, album or event graphics, branding marks, and label or packaging fronts. It also fits ceremonial applications like certificates or formal announcements, particularly when used with generous size and spacing.
The font conveys a formal, historic tone with a stern, ceremonial presence. Its dense black texture and sharp angles evoke medieval manuscript and engraved letter traditions, lending an authoritative, dramatic voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact blackletter voice with consistent vertical structure and a crisp, engraved feel. Its restrained ornamentation favors clarity and rhythm over flourish, aiming for a strong gothic texture that holds together across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
In continuous text the face forms a strong, uninterrupted vertical cadence, with distinctive pointed feet and tops that emphasize height. The narrow set and dark massing create high visual impact at display sizes, while the tight internal spaces can make small settings feel dense.