Blackletter Okmo 13 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, logos, medieval, gothic, dramatic, historic, ceremonial, historical evocation, display impact, gothic mood, craft authenticity, angular, faceted, calligraphic, broken strokes, spurred terminals.
This typeface uses a blackletter-derived structure with faceted curves and pronounced, chiseled joins that create a broken-stroke rhythm. Strokes are sturdy and mostly uniform in presence, with modest contrast suggested by angled cuts and tapering at joins rather than sweeping thick–thin modulation. Terminals frequently end in sharp wedges and small spurs, and counters are compact, giving the letters a dense, dark silhouette. The capitals are prominent and decorative without becoming overly intricate, while the lowercase keeps a consistent vertical cadence with crisp diagonals and restrained bowls. Numerals follow the same angular, cut-in aesthetic, matching the letterforms’ weight and texture.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, title treatments, and packaging or branding that aims for a historic or gothic voice. It can work well for book covers, event promotions, and identity marks where a strong period flavor is desired, especially at medium to large sizes where the angular details stay clear.
The overall tone is medieval and formal, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world craft. Its sharp cuts and dense texture feel authoritative and ceremonial, with a slightly ominous, dramatic edge that reads as traditional rather than playful.
The font appears designed to translate traditional blackletter calligraphy into sturdy, reproducible forms with a bold, high-impact texture. Its consistent wedge terminals and faceted construction suggest an intention to deliver a classic gothic atmosphere while remaining legible enough for short phrases and titles.
The design’s texture comes from repeated angled incisions, wedge-like serifs, and pointed inflections at curves, which helps it maintain a consistent “inked” color in words. In the sample text, the compact counters and strong vertical rhythm create a patterned, tapestry-like line texture that becomes more dominant as size decreases.