Blackletter Gupe 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: titles, headlines, posters, book covers, logos, medieval, gothic, formal, dramatic, ceremonial, historical evocation, display impact, manuscript feel, thematic branding, angular, calligraphic, spurred, broken strokes, sharp terminals.
This typeface uses broken, calligraphic construction with angular joins and faceted curves that read as cut-from-stroke rather than fully rounded forms. Strokes are largely monolinear with modest thick–thin modulation, ending in sharp points and wedge-like terminals, with frequent spurs that create crisp silhouettes. Counters are compact and often teardrop or diamond-like, and the overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with a relatively small lowercase x-height and prominent ascenders/descenders. Capital forms are tall and commanding, while lowercase letters maintain a consistent blackletter texture with occasional asymmetry and slight width variation from glyph to glyph.
It is best suited to display settings such as titles, headlines, posters, and book or album covers where the blackletter texture can be appreciated at larger sizes. It also works well for wordmarks, labels, and themed branding that aims for a historic or ceremonial impression.
The overall tone feels medieval and ceremonial, with a sober, authoritative presence that evokes manuscript headings and old-world signage. Its sharp edges and dense texture add drama and a sense of tradition, making the voice feel historic and formal rather than casual or contemporary.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional blackletter look with crisp, angular calligraphic strokes and a compact texture, balancing ornament and legibility for strong display impact. Its consistent spurs and pointed terminals suggest an emphasis on evoking manuscript-era lettering while remaining usable in modern layout contexts.
Numerals follow the same chiseled, spurred logic as the letters, mixing straight stems with pointed curves for a cohesive set. In longer text, the strong vertical emphasis creates a dark, patterned color that benefits from generous sizing and spacing to keep shapes distinct.