Blackletter Tasa 11 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, mastheads, posters, branding, packaging, medieval, authoritative, dramatic, ceremonial, ominous, historical tone, display impact, gothic mood, tradition, angular, spiky, ornate, fractured, textura-like.
A sharply constructed blackletter with compact proportions and strong vertical emphasis. Strokes alternate between heavy, ink-rich stems and hairline connections, creating pronounced contrast and a crisp, chiseled rhythm. Terminals end in pointed wedges and small hooked notches, with frequent broken curves and tight internal counters that keep the texture dense. Capitals are more elaborate and wider than the lowercase, using layered strokes and angular ornament to anchor words and headings.
Best suited to display settings where its dense texture and high contrast can be appreciated—headlines, mastheads, posters, and brand marks. It also works for packaging or labels aiming for a historic, traditional, or gothic atmosphere, especially when paired with ample whitespace or a simpler companion text face.
The overall tone feels medieval and ceremonial, with a stern, declarative voice. Its dense texture and sharp angles read as dramatic and imposing, evoking tradition, ritual, and formality. The effect can also skew ominous or gothic when set large and tightly spaced.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter color with crisp, angular detailing and a compact footprint. Its construction prioritizes strong word-shape and visual impact over neutral readability, making it a deliberate choice for evocative, period-leaning typography.
Lowercase forms maintain a consistent vertical cadence, while letters with diagonals and bowls (such as a, e, s, and g) show distinctly fractured construction typical of blackletter. Numerals match the same cut, angular styling and integrate well as display figures.