Blackletter Tahe 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, ornate, historical tone, display impact, calligraphic feel, ornamental caps, sharp, angular, calligraphic, compact, flourished.
This typeface uses a compact blackletter construction with sharply pointed terminals and strong thick–thin modulation reminiscent of broad-nib calligraphy. Strokes are predominantly vertical with broken, faceted curves and wedge-like serifs, creating a rhythmic texture of dark stems and narrow interior counters. Capitals are notably ornate, featuring curled entry strokes and decorative spurs, while the lowercase maintains a more restrained, text-like structure with occasional hooked terminals and narrow joins. Numerals follow the same angular, calligraphic logic, with distinctive top hooks and tapered finishes that keep them consistent with the letterforms.
It is well suited to display settings where a historical or gothic voice is desired—headlines, posters, album or event branding, and packaging that leans traditional. It can also work for short ceremonial text such as certificates, invitations, or chapter openers, where the dense texture and ornate capitals can be appreciated.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and formal proclamations. Its dense texture and dramatic contrasts lend an authoritative, traditional mood, with a slightly theatrical edge from the flourished capitals and emphatic shapes.
The design appears intended to translate blackletter calligraphic principles into a consistent, repeatable font with strong vertical rhythm and decorative capital forms. Its compact proportions and emphatic stroke modulation suggest a focus on impactful display typography that communicates tradition and gravitas.
The font’s tight set and frequent sharp corners create a strong black-and-white pattern on the page, especially in continuous text. Several forms include pronounced hooks and inward notches that add character but also increase visual complexity at smaller sizes.