Blackletter Tazi 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, book covers, gothic, heraldic, ceremonial, antique, dramatic, display impact, historic flavor, ornamental caps, dramatic texture, brand character, ornate, calligraphic, flourished, angular, swashy.
An ornate, high-contrast display face built from blackletter-derived strokes and calligraphic terminals. Letterforms show sharp joins, tapered ends, and frequent interior cut-ins that create a carved, ink-trap-like feel. Capitals are highly embellished with looping swashes and asymmetric flourishes, while the lowercase is comparatively restrained but still features pointed shoulders, wedge-like serifs, and a compact, dark rhythm. Numerals follow the same chiseled logic, mixing angular spines with occasional curved bowls for a consistent, engraved look.
Best suited for short, prominent settings such as posters, headlines, album or book covers, and branding marks that want a historic or gothic signal. It also works well for labels and packaging where a decorative, old-world texture is desirable and generous sizing can preserve the fine detailing.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, with a theatrical, storybook darkness. Its flourished capitals and stark contrast suggest tradition, ritual, and proclamation—more suited to spectacle than neutrality.
The design appears intended to merge blackletter structure with expressive, hand-drawn ornamentation, emphasizing dramatic capitals and a carved, high-contrast stroke model. It prioritizes atmosphere and identity over quiet readability, aiming to deliver a distinctive medieval display voice.
The uppercase set carries most of the personality, with several letters featuring prominent internal curls and extended entry/exit strokes that can create lively word shapes. Spacing and color feel intentionally uneven in a hand-made way, which enhances character but makes the design feel more decorative than text-oriented.