Blackletter Vafi 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, album covers, medieval, heraldic, dramatic, folkloric, gothic, thematic display, historic flavor, dramatic impact, emblematic caps, wedge serifs, chiseled, ink traps, angular, broken strokes.
A heavy, display-oriented blackletter with broad proportions and a chiseled, hand-cut feel. Strokes are thick and compact with sharp wedge-like terminals, notched joins, and occasional small counters that create a rugged silhouette. Curves are rendered as faceted arcs rather than smooth bowls, and many forms show broken or pinched connections typical of fraktur-inspired construction. Spacing is fairly open for the style, but the dense stroke mass and deep interior cuts keep the texture dark and emphatic.
Best suited to short display settings where its dense texture and distinctive blackletter construction can be appreciated—headlines, posters, branding marks, and themed packaging. It works particularly well for historical, fantasy, or gothic-forward design contexts, and is less appropriate for long passages of small text.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking banners, tavern signage, and storybook gothic settings. Its chunky, carved shapes read as forceful and theatrical rather than refined, giving text a bold, ominous gravitas.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, immediately recognizable blackletter voice with a hand-carved, inked character. Its wide stance, emphatic wedges, and notched details prioritize impact and atmosphere over quiet readability.
The figures follow the same cut-stroke logic as the letters, with strong angularity and pronounced interior notches that help them hold their identity at larger sizes. Uppercase forms feel especially emblematic and crest-like, while lowercase maintains a consistent blackletter rhythm with sturdy verticals and faceted curves.