Blackletter Kory 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, album covers, packaging, gothic, medieval, heraldic, dramatic, authoritative, historic display, dramatic branding, ceremonial tone, manuscript evocation, angular, ornate, calligraphic, pointed, textura-like.
A pointed blackletter with crisp, angular construction and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes end in sharp wedges and small hooked terminals, with broken curves that read as faceted rather than round. Capitals are compact and sculptural, mixing straight stems with tight interior counters and occasional flourish-like spurs. Lowercase forms are narrow and vertical, with rhythmic minims and restrained ascenders/descenders, producing an even, columnar texture. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, balancing heavy verticals with tapered joins and minimal rounding.
Best used for display typography where a historic or Gothic voice is desired—logotypes, posters, titles, signage, and themed packaging. It works especially well in short phrases, headings, and large-scale settings where the sharp stroke endings and internal cuts can be appreciated.
The tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, proclamations, and heraldic markings. Its sharp silhouettes and dense rhythm give it a stern, authoritative presence, while the subtle ornamental cuts add a crafted, traditional flavor suited to dramatic or ritual themes.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter presence with strong vertical rhythm and crisp, calligraphic edge work. It prioritizes dramatic texture and traditional character over neutral readability, aiming for an unmistakably historic, emblematic look in display contexts.
The sample text shows strong word-shape cohesion and a consistent vertical cadence, with distinct blackletter joins that create a continuous, woven color across lines. At smaller sizes the tight counters and frequent angular joins may increase visual density, while larger settings emphasize the chiseled details and wedge-like terminals.