Blackletter Kory 14 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, mastheads, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, authoritative, historical evocation, display impact, calligraphic texture, formal tone, angular, calligraphic, sharp, pointed, ornate.
This typeface features a blackletter-inspired construction with narrow internal counters, pointed joins, and crisp, blade-like terminals. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with dense verticals contrasted by hairline diagonals and small flicked endings. Capitals are tall and structured, with broken-curve forms and compact bowls, while lowercase maintains a consistent rhythmic texture built from vertical stems and faceted arches. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing solid main strokes with sharp, tapered finishing cuts for a cohesive, engraved appearance.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, album or event graphics, and identity work where a historic or gothic voice is desired. It can also work for short passages like mottos, labels, and mastheads, especially at larger sizes where the fine cuts and internal shapes remain clear.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscript and heraldic traditions with a stern, dramatic presence. Its sharp contrast and angular detailing lend an authoritative, ritual quality that reads as historic and formal rather than casual.
The design appears intended to translate traditional blackletter calligraphy into a consistent, repeatable typographic system, prioritizing strong texture, sharp detailing, and period character for impactful display use.
Spacing and letterfit appear intentionally tight, creating a dark, continuous color that becomes more textured as lines of text accumulate. The design relies on distinctive internal notches and pointed terminals to separate forms, making it most legible when given sufficient size and breathing room.