Blackletter Koma 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, album covers, book covers, gothic, dramatic, historic, ceremonial, mysterious, space-saving display, gothic revival, decorative impact, historic flavor, high presence, angular, condensed, vertical, calligraphic, ornate.
A highly condensed, vertical display face with blackletter-influenced construction and a distinctly calligraphic rhythm. Stems are tall and narrow with sharp terminals, wedge-like notches, and occasional hairline joins that create a cut-paper feel. Curves are minimized into tight bowls and compressed counters, while ascenders and descenders extend decisively to emphasize a stacked, columnar silhouette. The overall color is dark and even, with controlled contrast expressed through tapered strokes and pointed finishing strokes rather than broad swelling.
Best suited to display settings where its condensed blackletter flavor and sharp detailing can be appreciated—posters, titles, branding marks, and editorial mastheads. It works especially well for gothic, historical, or fantasy-themed designs, and for short phrases where texture and silhouette matter more than extended readability.
The font conveys a gothic, ceremonial tone—dramatic and slightly ominous—evoking historic manuscript lettering and old-world signage. Its narrow proportions and incisive details add intensity and a sense of intrigue, making it feel formal, theatrical, and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to reinterpret blackletter conventions in a streamlined, ultra-vertical form that delivers strong presence in limited horizontal space. Its tapered terminals and carved-in details aim to provide a handcrafted, dramatic texture while maintaining consistent rhythm across the alphabet.
In running text, the tight spacing and dense vertical strokes can create strong texture and a compact word shape, while distinctive capitals and sharp junctions provide character at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same narrow, stylized logic with pointed hooks and compressed forms that read as decorative rather than utilitarian.