Blackletter Pako 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, editorial, medieval, gothic, heraldic, dramatic, traditional, period styling, display impact, heritage tone, decorative texture, angular, ornate, blackletter, textura, chiseled.
A compact blackletter with dense, sculpted letterforms and strongly faceted strokes. Stems are heavy and upright with sharp, wedge-like terminals, while bowls and joins break into crisp angles rather than smooth curves. Rhythm is tight and vertical, with narrow counters and a consistent “carved” silhouette across capitals, lowercase, and figures. The overall texture is dark and even, but with enough internal shaping and notching to keep letters distinct at display sizes.
Best suited to display typography such as posters, mastheads, album or book covers, and brand marks that call for a historic or Gothic voice. It can work well for labels and packaging, as well as short editorial headings where the dense blackletter texture is an asset. For longer text, it will generally be more effective at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The font evokes medieval manuscripts and old-world signage, with a serious, ceremonial tone. Its angular construction and heavy color read as authoritative and historic, lending a sense of tradition and drama. The personality feels formal and imposing rather than casual or playful.
The design appears intended to provide a bold, traditional blackletter presence with a carved, angular construction and high visual density. It prioritizes strong silhouette and period character for impactful display use, while keeping a consistent internal rhythm across the alphabet and numerals.
Capitals are broad and emblematic, with pronounced top serifs and pointed feet that enhance a heraldic look. Lowercase maintains a disciplined verticality, and the numerals follow the same blackletter logic with sharp turns and sturdy weight, making them visually cohesive in headings and short settings.