Blackletter Kosu 2 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, posters, album covers, tattoos, gothic, heraldic, ceremonial, dramatic, historic, tradition, intensity, authority, ornament, angular, fractured, spiky, condensed, ornate.
A condensed blackletter with sharply fractured strokes, pointed terminals, and crisp, chiseled joins. Vertical stems dominate, while bowls and shoulders are broken into angular segments that create a rhythmic, tooth-like texture across words. Contrast is pronounced, with thick main strokes and thinner connecting cuts, and spacing feels tight, producing a dense, columnar color in text. Uppercase forms read as tall and formal, while lowercase maintains a consistent, upright cadence with narrow counters and deliberate, blade-like serifs.
Best suited for display settings such as logotypes, headlines, posters, packaging accents, and music or event artwork where a historic or gothic voice is desired. It works well for short phrases, labels, and crest-like compositions; for body text, larger sizes and added letterspacing help preserve legibility.
The tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking medieval manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world signage. Its sharp silhouettes and dark texture bring a dramatic, ceremonial feel that can shift from solemn to aggressive depending on layout and content.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter presence with a compact footprint and strong texture, prioritizing impact and tradition over neutrality. Its consistent upright structure and crisp, angular detailing suggest a focus on bold, emblematic wordmarks and ceremonial display typography.
In longer lines the repeating vertical strokes create a strong pattern, so clarity improves with generous size and careful tracking. Numerals and capitals share the same angular, cut-stone logic, supporting cohesive titling and monogram-like moments.