Blackletter Asru 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, book covers, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, authoritative, dramatic, historical flavor, thematic display, dramatic impact, calligraphic emulation, angular, ornate, calligraphic, blackletter capitals, spurred terminals.
A sharp, blackletter-inspired display face with compact proportions and a strongly calligraphic construction. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation with pointed joins, wedge-like serifs, and frequent diamond/triangular notches that carve into counters. Letterforms lean on fractured curves and angular bowls, producing a dense texture, while capitals feature more ornamented, sculpted silhouettes. Spacing appears relatively tight and the rhythm is lively due to varied internal shapes and irregular widths across glyphs.
Best suited to headlines, posters, mastheads, and logo/wordmark work where its angular detail can be appreciated. It can also support thematic packaging, album or book covers, and event materials that call for a historic or fantasy-forward voice; for longer passages, larger sizes and looser leading improve clarity.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, with a dramatic, authoritative presence. Its dark color and jagged detailing evoke manuscript lettering, guild signage, and historical or fantasy aesthetics rather than contemporary neutrality.
The design appears intended to emulate hand-cut, calligraphic blackletter forms with a bold, high-impact color and ornamental capitals. Its irregular widths and carved counters suggest a display-first goal: creating a distinctive, period-flavored texture that signals tradition and drama at a glance.
At text sizes the intricate internal cuts and narrow apertures can close up, especially in lowercase; the font reads best when given generous size and breathing room. Numerals and capitals carry similar spurred details, helping titles and headings maintain a consistent, traditional blackletter texture.