Blackletter Asri 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, titles, posters, packaging, branding, medieval, gothic, formal, dramatic, ornate, historical evocation, dramatic display, ornamental lettering, gothic mood, angular, calligraphic, blackletter, spurred, sharp.
A sharp, calligraphic blackletter with angular construction and tapered, pointed terminals. Strokes show modest contrast with crisp joins and frequent spur-like feet and beak-like ends, creating a lively, chiselled texture. Capitals are compact and decorative with pronounced notches and internal counters, while the lowercase keeps a tight rhythm with narrow arches and vertical emphasis; spacing feels slightly irregular in a hand-drawn way. Numerals follow the same pointed, pen-cut logic, mixing straight stems with curved, hooked finishing strokes.
Best suited for display settings such as titles, posters, album or event graphics, and branding where a historic or Gothic mood is desired. It can also work for short phrases on packaging or labels, especially when set large enough to preserve the sharp details and avoid crowding.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, with a dark, dramatic presence reminiscent of historic manuscript lettering and traditional Gothic signage. Its sharp silhouettes and ornamented forms read as authoritative and stylized rather than casual or friendly.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional blackletter calligraphy with a slightly hand-rendered edge, prioritizing character and atmosphere over neutral readability. Its compact forms, pointed terminals, and decorative capitals suggest a focus on impactful display typography.
In running text the dense vertical pattern produces a strong color and a distinctly textured word shape; distinctive capitals and prominent stroke endings contribute to a decorative headline feel. The most legible results come from giving it generous size and spacing so the interior shapes and notches stay clear.