Blackletter Opdu 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, album art, book covers, gothic, heraldic, medieval, stern, dramatic, historic tone, display impact, ornamental texture, gothic branding, angular, faceted, chiseled, pointed, calligraphic.
A sharp, faceted blackletter with strong vertical emphasis and tightly controlled rhythm. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin contrast, with pointed terminals and diamond-like joins that read as chiseled and architectural. Counters are relatively narrow and enclosed, while the silhouette is built from crisp angles and broken curves rather than continuous rounds. Capitals are tall and commanding with steep diagonals and spurred details; lowercase forms keep a compact, upright stance with a consistent baseline and frequent wedge-shaped feet and heads. Numerals follow the same blackletter logic, using angular construction and heavy vertical stems for a unified texture.
Best suited to display work where its dense texture and angular detail can be appreciated—such as logotypes, posters, packaging accents, album art, and historical or fantasy-themed titles. Short headings and pull quotes can leverage its strong presence, while longer passages will read as intentionally ornamental and weighty.
The overall tone is historic and authoritative, evoking Gothic manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world signage. Its dense black texture and sharp geometry create a dramatic, solemn mood with a ceremonial edge.
Designed to deliver a traditional, carved-and-inked blackletter impression with assertive verticals and crisp, faceted detailing. The consistent, disciplined construction suggests an aim for strong brandable impact and a classic Gothic atmosphere in modern layouts.
In paragraph settings the face produces a dark, even color with strong patterning from repeated vertical strokes; spacing appears intentionally tight, reinforcing the traditional blackletter texture. The most recognizable features are the pointed crowns, spurs, and fractured curves that keep forms crisp at display sizes.