Blackletter Kope 11 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, gothic, historic, solemn, dramatic, ecclesiastical, historic flavor, display impact, formal authority, ornamental texture, angular, calligraphic, fractured, spiky, ornate.
A sharply constructed blackletter with broken strokes, pointed terminals, and pronounced stroke modulation. Vertical stems dominate the texture, with tight counters and frequent diamond-like joins that create a crisp, faceted rhythm across words. Capitals are compact yet commanding, using steep diagonals and wedge endings, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, upright cadence with clear notched joints and occasional slender hairline flicks. Numerals echo the same angular construction, mixing straight cuts with small curves and tapered entry/exit strokes.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, mastheads, posters, album or book covers, and branding where a historic or ceremonial voice is desired. It can also work well for labels, packaging, invitations, or certificate-style pieces where the dense texture and sharp detail can be given room to breathe.
The overall tone is traditional and ceremonial, evoking medieval manuscripts, old-world signage, and formal proclamations. Its dense vertical patterning and sharp detailing read as authoritative and intense, with a distinctly historic, gothic atmosphere.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, manuscript-inspired blackletter color with crisp, angular construction and calligraphic contrast. Its emphasis on vertical rhythm and decorative cuts suggests a focus on impactful display typography rather than extended reading.
Word shapes lean on repeated verticals and tight internal spaces, producing strong texture but reducing readability at small sizes or in long passages. The design relies on crisp corners and small ornamental cuts, so it benefits from generous size and careful spacing in layout.