Blackletter Agsy 13 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, album covers, event titles, medieval, authoritative, dramatic, traditional, ceremonial, period flavor, visual impact, gothic texture, heritage feel, angular, blackletter, fractured, calligraphic, faceted.
A dense, angular blackletter with compact proportions and a strong vertical rhythm. Strokes are built from faceted, pen-like segments with sharp corners, clipped terminals, and occasional wedge-like feet that give the letters a carved, gothic texture. Curves are treated as broken arcs and pointed bowls, creating a consistent “fractured” silhouette across capitals and lowercase. Spacing is relatively tight, and the overall texture reads as dark and continuous, especially in lines of text.
Best suited for short, prominent text where its intricate forms and dark color can be appreciated—titles, mastheads, posters, and logo/wordmark work. It also fits themed applications such as historical packaging, certificates, band/album artwork, and theatrical or festival branding, while extended small-size body text may feel heavy due to its dense texture.
The font conveys a medieval, ceremonial tone with a stern, authoritative presence. Its sharp, ornamental construction evokes manuscripts, heraldry, and traditional European signage, giving text a dramatic, formal character.
The design appears intended to emulate traditional blackletter calligraphy with crisp, chiseled geometry, prioritizing period atmosphere and visual impact over minimalism. It aims to produce a strong, continuous texture in lines and a recognizable gothic silhouette in single words.
Capitals are highly stylized with prominent notches and hooked strokes that can dominate at display sizes, while the lowercase maintains a steady, repetitive vertical pattern. Numerals follow the same faceted logic, appearing sturdy and emblematic rather than neutral.