Blackletter Abwi 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, album art, book covers, medieval, heraldic, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, historical tone, display impact, ornamental capitals, calligraphic texture, angular, ornate, calligraphic, textura-like, chiseled.
A sharply drawn blackletter with dense, angular construction and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes end in tapered, wedge-like terminals and pointed hooks, giving the outlines a carved, chiseled feel. Capitals are highly ornamental with strong internal counters and brisk curves that resolve into sharp corners, while the lowercase maintains a disciplined vertical rhythm with narrow arches and compact bowls. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing heavy main stems with fine hairline flicks for a consistent, high-contrast texture across the set.
Best suited to display applications where its angular detailing can remain clear, such as headlines, posters, title treatments, and branding marks. It also fits historical or fantasy-themed packaging, album art, and book covers where a traditional blackletter voice is desired.
The font projects a medieval, ceremonial tone with a formal, authoritative presence. Its sharp joins and ornamental capitals evoke manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world signage, creating an atmosphere that feels traditional, dramatic, and slightly austere.
This design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter look with emphatic contrast and decorative capitals, balancing strict vertical structure with calligraphic flicks and sharp terminals for high-impact display typography.
In text, the tight blackletter rhythm creates a strong color and pattern, especially in all caps and title case. The spiky terminals and interior detailing give it impact at display sizes, while smaller sizes may read as more textured than strictly letter-by-letter.