Blackletter Asgi 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, album covers, headlines, medieval, ornate, formal, dramatic, gothic, historic flavor, display impact, decorative caps, calligraphic feel, angular, pointed, calligraphic, blackletter caps, flourished.
This design features sharply faceted, blackletter-style forms with pronounced thick–thin contrast and crisp, pointed terminals. Strokes feel pen-driven, with wedge-like joins, broken-curve bowls, and occasional spur details that create a lively, textured edge rather than perfectly uniform contours. Uppercase letters are notably elaborate, with compact internal counters and decorative strokes that add weight and complexity, while the lowercase maintains a tighter rhythm and more consistent skeleton. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing sturdy verticals with angled cuts and tapered ends for a cohesive set.
Best suited for display use such as posters, mastheads, titles, and logo-like wordmarks where its angular detail and contrast can be appreciated. It also fits packaging, certificates, invitations, and themed graphics that call for a traditional or medieval atmosphere. For longer passages, it benefits from generous size and spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscript lettering, heraldic signage, and traditional print ephemera. Its dense, ornate shapes read as authoritative and dramatic, with a strong old-world character that feels both formal and slightly intimidating.
The font appears intended to capture a classic blackletter voice with emphatic, decorative capitals and a pen-cut texture, prioritizing historical flavor and visual impact over minimalist neutrality. It aims to provide a cohesive alphabet for stylized, period-evocative typography in display contexts.
At text sizes, the intricate capitals and tight counters can create dark clusters, while the lowercase holds together more evenly across words. The design’s sharp angles and spurs contribute to a strong silhouette, making it particularly striking in short phrases and titles.