Blackletter Gaza 9 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type, 'Brecksville' by OzType., 'PF Mellon' by Parachute, 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, album covers, horror titles, game branding, event flyers, gothic, rough-hewn, menacing, dramatic, antique, distressed gothic, high impact, thematic titling, period mood, horror styling, angular, spiky, ragged, condensed, textured.
A condensed, heavy display face built from vertical, slab-like stems and sharp, faceted joins. Letterforms show broken, irregular edges and chiseled-looking notches that create a distressed texture, with consistent upright posture and tight sidebearings. The counters are small and often rectangular, and many terminals end in pointed or torn shapes, giving the alphabet a carved, cut-paper silhouette rather than smooth curves. Uppercase and lowercase share a strong vertical rhythm, with tall ascenders and a compact, blocky footprint overall.
Best suited to display settings where impact matters more than continuous readability—titles, headlines, posters, album art, game or film branding, and themed event graphics. It works particularly well for dark or historical atmospheres, and can be effective in short bursts such as logos, chapter headers, and packaging accents.
The texture and angular construction evoke a dark, medieval and horror-leaning tone with an aggressive, gritty attitude. It feels theatrical and ominous, like distressed signage or title lettering meant to suggest danger, mystery, or the occult. The narrow proportions add urgency and intensity, reinforcing a dramatic, high-impact voice.
The design appears intended to merge blackletter-inspired structure with a deliberately distressed, hand-cut texture for a more visceral, modern display effect. By emphasizing tall verticals, tight spacing, and torn-looking terminals, it aims to deliver an immediately recognizable gothic voice that holds up in bold, attention-grabbing applications.
In text samples, the dense weight and distressed edges reduce clarity at smaller sizes, while the distinctive silhouette reads best when given room. The numerals follow the same jagged, carved aesthetic, supporting cohesive titling and poster-style typography.