Blackletter Abpo 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, titles, posters, logos, packaging, gothic, medieval, ceremonial, dramatic, ornate, historical tone, display impact, calligraphic texture, ornamentation, angular, calligraphic, flourished, sharp, blackletter.
A high-contrast blackletter with sharply tapered strokes, pointed joins, and wedge-like terminals that mimic broad-nib calligraphy. Capitals are ornate and varied, with hooked entry strokes and occasional interior counters that feel carved rather than geometric. Lowercase forms are narrow and rhythmic with frequent broken curves, tall ascenders, and a notably small x-height; the texture reads dark and spiky in paragraphs. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing crisp angles with occasional sweeping curves and asymmetric details.
Best suited to display use such as titles, posters, branding marks, album or book covers, and packaging that benefits from a historic or gothic voice. It can work for short passages or pull quotes when set large with generous tracking to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is traditional and ceremonial, evoking manuscript lettering, heraldic headings, and old-world formality. Its crisp edges and dramatic contrast create a solemn, authoritative mood with a hint of theatrical flourish.
The design appears intended to recreate the feel of hand-drawn medieval blackletter while keeping forms consistent enough for modern typesetting. It prioritizes texture, tradition, and ornament over neutral readability, aiming for strong historical character in display contexts.
Spacing and letter shapes create a strongly patterned color on the line, where repeated vertical strokes and sharp diagonals dominate the rhythm. Several characters lean on distinctive swashes and hooks, making the font particularly expressive at larger sizes and more demanding in dense settings.