Ayer Poster Blackletter Black Italic font
Publisher
commercialtype.com
License
$ Commercial
Date added
Sep 16 2026
Bold, italic blackletter font with sharp, condensed letterforms and high contrast.
A bold, blackletter-style font with a strong italic slant, featuring sharp, angular strokes and condensed letterforms. The font has a dramatic, gothic appearance with high contrast between thick and thin strokes, and a dynamic forward-leaning posture.
Posters, headlines, logos, branding for edgy or gothic themes, music album covers, and decorative display text.
Headlines, Logos, Posters
Posters, headlines, logos, branding for edgy or gothic themes, music album covers, and decorative display text.
Headlines, Logos, Posters
Category
Bold
Yes
Italic
Yes
Weight
Bold
Width
Condensed
Character spacing
Tight
Line height
Normal
Contrast
High
Overall style
Dramatic, Gothic, Decorative
X height
Medium
Cap height
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