Blackletter Agpy 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, headlines, posters, packaging, certificates, medieval, gothic, authoritative, ceremonial, dramatic, heritage tone, display impact, traditional flair, dramatic texture, angular, broken strokes, diamond terminals, condensed, vertical stress.
A compact blackletter with tight, vertical proportions and a strongly calligraphic construction. Strokes are built from broken, angular segments with sharp joins, producing a rhythmic pattern of vertical stems and faceted curves. Terminals frequently resolve into pointed or diamond-like wedges, and the interior counters are small and crisp, giving the letters a dense, inked-in silhouette. Uppercase forms are tall and structured, while lowercase maintains a restrained x-height with prominent ascenders and distinctive, blade-like entry and exit strokes.
Best suited for logos, mastheads, and short headlines where its distinctive blackletter texture can be appreciated. It can also support certificates, invitations, labels, and packaging that aim for a traditional or historic mood, especially when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The overall tone feels medieval and ceremonial, with a stern, traditional presence that reads as formal and historic. Its sharp geometry and dark texture convey authority and drama, evoking manuscripts, proclamations, and heritage branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with disciplined vertical rhythm, emphasizing crisp, broken strokes and sharp terminals for a bold, period-evocative texture in display typography.
In text, the tight spacing and strong vertical rhythm create a continuous, tapestry-like color that becomes most legible at display sizes. The numerals follow the same chiseled logic, with angular turns and pointed terminals that match the letterforms.