Blackletter Siba 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, packaging, certificates, gothic, medieval, traditional, authoritative, ritual, historic styling, dramatic display, traditional authority, ornamental impact, angular, ornate, textura, calligraphic, blackletter caps.
This face is a sharp, calligraphic blackletter with angular construction and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes terminate in wedge-like serifs and cut, pointed joins, producing a crisp, faceted silhouette. Uppercase forms are more ornate and display-like, with compact internal counters and occasional decorative strokes, while the lowercase follows a tighter, more rhythmic manuscript pattern. The overall texture is dense and dark, with narrow apertures and a disciplined vertical emphasis; figures are similarly stylized, echoing the same broken, chiseled stroke logic.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, labels, and identity work where historical character and strong texture are desirable. It can also support short passages for period-styled material (certificates, invitations, editorial pull quotes), though the dense rhythm and narrow counters make it most comfortable at larger sizes or in limited amounts.
The tone evokes historical print and manuscript traditions, projecting a formal, ceremonial presence. Its strong rhythm and ornamental capitals feel authoritative and dramatic, suggesting heritage, tradition, and gravitas rather than casual readability.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with a robust, print-like presence: ornate capitals for emphasis, a disciplined lowercase for steady rhythm, and stylized numerals to maintain a unified medieval aesthetic across display settings.
The sample text shows a consistent vertical cadence and a prominent “woven” texture typical of blackletter settings, especially where repeated vertical strokes create a patterned color. Capitals stand out with more flourish and complexity, making them effective as initials and short-word anchors in headings.