Blackletter Abti 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, album covers, packaging, gothic, medieval, occult, dramatic, traditional, period evocation, dramatic display, ornamental texture, historic tone, angular, ornate, spiky, condensed, blackletter.
This typeface is a condensed blackletter with tall, vertical proportions and a tight overall rhythm. Strokes are predominantly straight and angular, with pointed terminals, wedge-like feet, and occasional hook and spur details that create a crisp, cut-metal silhouette. Counterforms are narrow and enclosed, and the joins produce sharp internal corners typical of gothic letter construction. The lowercase maintains a steady x-height with slender ascenders and descenders, while capitals add extra ornament through curved top strokes, notched detailing, and heavier vertical emphasis; numerals follow the same narrow, vertical logic with stylized curves and sharp finishing strokes.
Best suited for short display settings such as mastheads, titles, posters, and branding where a medieval or gothic mood is desired. It also works well for themed packaging, event materials, and entertainment graphics (horror, fantasy, metal, or historical) where its ornate texture can be featured at larger sizes.
The overall tone reads historic and ceremonious, evoking manuscripts, carved inscriptions, and old-world print. Its tight spacing, sharp angles, and decorative cuts add a dark, theatrical edge that can feel ominous or arcane depending on context.
The design appears intended to capture a classic gothic/blackletter voice in a compact, vertically driven form, emphasizing sharp craftsmanship and decorative terminals for high-impact display typography. Its restrained slant and consistent construction suggest a focus on legible, repeatable blackletter forms while preserving an atmospheric, period character.
The sample text shows strong word-shape texture and a dense typographic “color,” especially in mixed-case settings. Spiky terminals and deep notches become prominent at larger sizes, while the narrow counters suggest it will look best when given generous line spacing and room to breathe.