Blackletter Tavi 6 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, album covers, game titles, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, historic, period evoke, authority, ornament, atmosphere, display impact, angular, pointed, calligraphic, ornate, inked.
A pointed, calligraphy-driven blackletter with crisp, angular joins and strong thick–thin modulation. Strokes terminate in sharp wedges and hooked spurs, with occasional inner counters that taper to teardrop-like apertures. Capitals are tall and sculptural with pronounced vertical emphasis, while lowercase forms are compact with narrow bowls and a notably short x-height, creating a dense texture in text. The numerals follow the same chiseled, high-contrast logic, mixing straight spines with curved strokes and pointed terminals for an engraved, historical feel.
Best suited for display settings where its intricate, pointed detailing can be appreciated—such as logotypes, headlines, posters, packaging accents, and title treatments. It also fits fantasy and historical themes in games, film, and editorial feature typography, while longer paragraphs benefit from generous sizing and spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldic inscriptions, and old-world proclamations. Its sharp rhythm and dark color add drama and authority, with a slightly handcrafted, inked energy rather than a purely geometric rigidity.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional blackletter voice with dramatic contrast and carved-looking terminals, balancing readability with historic ornament. It prioritizes strong atmosphere and period character in display typography over neutral, everyday text usage.
Word shapes read with a strong vertical cadence typical of blackletter, and the tight internal spaces can close up at smaller sizes. The sample text shows confident consistency across capitals, lowercase, and figures, maintaining a cohesive, ornamental texture across long lines.