Blackletter Ufso 2 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, album covers, gothic, medieval, dramatic, ceremonial, old-world, tradition, authority, ornament, impact, heritage, angular, fractured, pointed serifs, diamond tittles, faceted strokes.
This typeface uses a blackletter-derived structure with tall, condensed proportions and strongly faceted strokes. Letterforms are built from straight, broken segments with sharp terminals and pointed, wedge-like serif treatments, creating a crisp vertical rhythm. Contrast is expressed through narrow stems against heavier joins and angled cuts, with frequent internal notches and small counters that stay tight at display sizes. Lowercase forms keep a compact x-height with prominent ascenders and minimal curves, while the numerals echo the same chiseled, geometric construction.
Best suited to display settings where its dense blackletter texture can be appreciated—posters, headlines, branding marks, labels, and editorial mastheads. It works particularly well for themes that benefit from historical or gothic associations, and is less appropriate for long-form body copy due to its compact counters and highly articulated shapes.
The overall tone is solemn and theatrical, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and traditional signage. Its sharp angles and dense texture convey authority and intensity, with an unmistakably antique, ceremonial mood.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional blackletter voice with a crisp, cut-stone aesthetic—prioritizing texture, verticality, and ornamental sharpness for impactful display typography.
Details such as diamond-like i/j dots, hooked terminals, and consistent diagonal slicing contribute to a carved, metalcut feel. Spacing appears relatively tight, producing a dark, continuous color in text that reads as more decorative than conversational.