Blackletter Vako 14 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, book covers, certificates, gothic, heraldic, medieval, ceremonial, authoritative, historic tone, decorative display, authority, manuscript feel, angular, ornate, calligraphic, dramatic, blackletter caps.
A sharply modeled blackletter with heavy, sculpted strokes and crisp angular joins. The letterforms show pronounced broken curves, wedge-like terminals, and strong vertical emphasis, while counters are compact and rhythmically segmented in the text setting. Capitals are elaborate and highly individualized, featuring spurs, hooks, and internal cut-ins that add visual density and a hand-cut, inked feel. Lowercase keeps a consistent gothic texture with narrow apertures and intermittent hairline flicks, and the numerals follow the same high-contrast, calligraphic construction with distinctive curls on several figures.
Best suited to display roles where its ornate capitals and gothic texture can be appreciated—posters, titles, book covers, branding marks, and ceremonial materials such as invitations or certificates. It can also work for short phrases in packaging or signage where a historic, authoritative voice is desired.
The overall tone is formal and historic, projecting tradition, authority, and ceremony. Its dense texture and ornamental capitals evoke manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world signage, creating a dramatic and slightly austere mood.
Designed to deliver an authentic blackletter presence with strong vertical rhythm and decorative, showpiece capitals. The construction prioritizes dramatic texture and period character over plain readability, aiming for impactful, tradition-forward typography in display contexts.
In continuous text the face builds a dark, patterned color typical of blackletter, with capitals that can become focal points due to their complexity. The more decorative swashes and sharp notches read best when given room, making spacing and size important for clarity.