Blackletter Upso 9 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, album covers, logotypes, packaging, gothic, medieval, dramatic, occult, ceremonial, historic flavor, dramatic display, authority, texture emphasis, compact set, angular, textura-like, broken strokes, knife terminals, diamond joins.
A compact blackletter with tall, tightly spaced letterforms and a strongly vertical rhythm. Strokes are built from broken, angular segments with sharp, knife-like terminals and occasional diamond-like joins, creating a faceted silhouette rather than smooth curves. Counters are narrow and often pinched, while ascenders and capitals rise prominently, giving the line a dense, columnar texture. Numerals and lowercase follow the same pointed, fractured logic, maintaining consistent weight and a crisp, hard-edged finish throughout.
Best suited for short, prominent settings such as headlines, posters, title treatments, and branding marks where texture and period character are desired. It also works well for event graphics, apparel, and packaging that benefit from a bold, historic or gothic signal. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous tracking help preserve clarity.
The overall tone is austere and ceremonial, evoking historical manuscript headings and engraved proclamations. Its sharp angles and dense texture push it toward a dark, dramatic mood that can feel gothic, arcane, or ritualistic depending on context.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter presence with a narrow footprint, prioritizing strong vertical texture and crisp angular detailing. It aims to read as traditional and authoritative while supplying enough sharpness and weight for modern display impact.
In running text the tight internal spaces and uniform vertical cadence create a strong pattern on the page, with capitals functioning as emphatic anchors. The design favors impact and atmosphere over long-form readability, especially at smaller sizes where counters can close up visually.