Blackletter Wize 12 is a very bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Procerus' by Artegra, 'XXII DONT MESS WITH VIKINGS' by Doubletwo Studios, 'Metro Block' by Ghozai Studio, and 'Recumba' by Pixesia Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, gothic, industrial, posterlike, severe, dramatic, impact, compactness, texture, branding, display, condensed, modular, stenciled, rounded corners, inline notches.
A condensed, heavy display face with tall proportions, blunt terminals, and rounded outer corners that soften an otherwise rigid, modular build. Many strokes show narrow internal cuts and vertical “slots,” creating a stenciled/inline effect and a strong black-on-white rhythm. Counters are tight and often rectangular, with simplified joins and a largely uniform, engineered feel rather than calligraphic detailing. The overall silhouette is clean and monoline-ish in massing, but the interior cut-ins introduce crisp contrast and texture across words.
Best suited for posters, headlines, and short-impact phrases where its dense color and interior cut pattern can be appreciated. It can also work for logos, labels, and signage that need a bold, industrial-gothic voice. For longer reading, larger sizes and ample line spacing help preserve clarity.
The font projects a gothic, authoritarian intensity with an industrial edge. Its dense black color and repeating internal notches evoke vintage headline typography, signage, and branding that aims for impact and severity. The softened corners keep it from feeling razor-sharp, giving it a slightly retro, poster-era character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in a compact width while adding distinctive texture through repeated internal cuts. It aims to feel constructed and iconic—built for attention-grabbing display typography with a vintage-gothic undertone.
Uppercase forms read particularly architectural and columnar, while lowercase maintains the same condensed structure and tight apertures, keeping color very consistent in text blocks. Numerals follow the same slot-cut motif, reinforcing a cohesive display system. Spacing appears generous enough for headline use, but the tight counters and interior cuts suggest it performs best at larger sizes.