Blackletter Agtu 10 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, album covers, packaging, gothic, medieval, heraldic, solemn, ceremonial, historical evocation, dramatic impact, ornamental display, traditional authority, angular, broken strokes, diamond terminals, sharp serifs, calligraphic.
This typeface uses a blackletter-inspired construction built from broken, angular strokes with sharp, faceted joins. Vertical stems dominate, with pointed serifs and diamond-like terminals that create a rhythmic, chiseled texture. Counters are compact and often partially enclosed by straight-sided forms, while diagonals appear as clipped wedges rather than smooth curves. Capitals are more ornate and spiky, with strong internal notches and pronounced top treatments; lowercase maintains a consistent, tightly knit rhythm suited to dense setting. Numerals follow the same faceted logic, with segmented curves and pointed ends that keep them visually aligned with the letterforms.
Best suited to display roles where its intricate stroke breaks and compact counters can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, editorial titling, logotypes, and themed packaging. It can also work for short passages or pull quotes when a historic or ceremonial atmosphere is desired and generous sizing is available.
The overall tone is formal and historic, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and traditional print. Its sharp, authoritative texture reads as ceremonial and imposing, lending a sense of gravity and old-world craftsmanship to headings and statements.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter color and authority while keeping letterforms disciplined and repeatable across the set. Its consistent faceting and strong vertical rhythm aim for impact and tradition, making it effective for branding and titling that references historic or gothic aesthetics.
In running text, the dense vertical patterning produces a strong “woven” color typical of blackletter, with letter separation relying on distinctive notches, terminals, and interior cuts rather than open spacing. The design stays stylistically consistent across upper- and lowercase, helping mixed-case settings retain a unified, period-leaning voice.