Blackletter Amfe 3 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, gothic, medieval, heraldic, stern, traditional, historical feel, ornamental impact, authority, tradition, angular, calligraphic, broken strokes, spurred terminals, compact.
A compact, blackletter-style design with broken, angular strokes and sharply spurred terminals. The letterforms show strong calligraphic modulation, with thick verticals contrasted by thin connecting hairlines and interior notches. Capitals are ornate and dense, featuring folded curves and pointed entry/exit strokes, while the lowercase maintains a tighter, more repetitive rhythm with straight stems and minimal roundness. Numerals and punctuation follow the same chiseled, inked look, keeping a consistent dark color and crisp silhouette.
Best suited for short-form setting where its detailing can be appreciated—titles, mastheads, branding marks, event posters, and ornamental labels. It can also work for certificates or themed materials that benefit from a traditional, formal voice, especially when paired with ample spacing and simpler companion type for body text.
The font conveys a historical, formal tone associated with manuscripts, heraldry, and traditional print. Its dense texture and sharp detailing feel authoritative and ceremonial, with a distinctly old-world character.
The design appears intended to evoke classic blackletter tradition with a compact, authoritative presence and decorative capitals, prioritizing strong texture and historical flavor over neutral readability in long passages.
At text sizes the repeated vertical strokes create a pronounced, even texture, while the intricate capitals add emphasis and hierarchy. The sharp joins, tight counters, and frequent internal cuts give the face a carved, metallic impression when set in solid black.