Blackletter Asga 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: titles, branding, posters, packaging, headlines, medieval, dramatic, ceremonial, gothic, authoritative, historic evocation, ornamental display, dramatic tone, traditional authority, ornate, angular, calligraphic, blackletter, sharp.
An ornate blackletter design with crisp, angular construction and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes terminate in pointed wedges and hooked, blade-like serifs, with frequent spur details and tight interior counters that create a dense, rhythmic texture. Capitals are notably decorative and more variable in footprint than the lowercase, featuring sweeping curves, split strokes, and flourished terminals. The lowercase maintains a consistent vertical cadence with narrow bowls and broken-pen inflections, while figures mix compact forms with occasional calligraphic curves.
Well suited to titles, mastheads, posters, and branding where a historic or gothic voice is desired. It can work for packaging or labels that lean into heritage cues, and for short editorial headlines where texture and ornament are an asset rather than a legibility priority.
The overall tone feels medieval and ceremonial, with a dramatic, authoritative presence. Its sharp edges and ornamental caps suggest tradition, formality, and a slightly ominous or mystical atmosphere typical of historic manuscript-inspired lettering.
The letterforms appear intended to evoke manuscript and early print traditions through broken-stroke construction, high contrast, and ornate capitals, delivering a strong period flavor for expressive display typography.
The design reads best at display sizes where its internal notches and tight counters remain clear. In paragraph-like settings it produces a dark, textured color, and spacing may need care to avoid crowding in dense words.