Blackletter Nuza 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logos, posters, headlines, packaging, signage, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, authoritative, ornate, historical tone, dramatic display, brand heritage, gothic mood, emblematic lettering, angular, faceted, chiseled, blackletter, pointed terminals.
This typeface is a sharp, faceted blackletter with compact proportions and a distinctly angular stroke skeleton. Stems are built from straight segments with pointed joins, creating a cut-stone or chiseled look rather than a fluid pen texture. Counters are narrow and often enclosed by rigid, polygonal outlines, while terminals finish in small wedges and spikes. Uppercase forms are tall and monolithic with strong vertical emphasis; lowercase maintains traditional blackletter rhythm with broken curves, dense texture, and tight internal spaces. Figures follow the same architectural logic, with straight edges, beveled corners, and high legibility at display sizes despite the compressed apertures.
Best suited for logos, wordmarks, posters, and headline typography where the angular blackletter texture can read as a stylistic statement. It also works well for packaging and signage that aim for a historic, artisanal, or gothic tone, especially when set with generous tracking and ample size.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world signage. Its dense, regimented rhythm feels authoritative and formal, with an edge of drama suited to gothic or metal-adjacent aesthetics without becoming overly decorative.
The font appears designed to deliver a classic blackletter voice with a crisp, geometric execution—prioritizing sharp silhouettes, consistent faceting, and a strong vertical cadence that reads as emblematic and tradition-forward in display settings.
The design relies on consistent beveling and pointed vertices across letters and numerals, which unifies the set and reinforces a carved, geometric feel. The texture becomes notably dark in continuous text, so spacing and size choices will strongly affect readability in longer passages.