Blackletter Ufmy 9 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, posters, album covers, packaging, gothic, medieval, authoritative, dramatic, heraldic, historicism, impact, ornament, tradition, thematic display, angular, spiky, ornate, calligraphic, fractured.
This blackletter design is built from tightly structured, vertical forms with pointed joins and faceted curves. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation with sharp wedge terminals and frequent internal cuts that create a carved, fractured texture. Capitals are tall and imposing with complex interior counters, while lowercase maintains a compact rhythm with steep vertical stems, angled shoulders, and minimal rounding. Numerals follow the same broken-stroke logic, reading as heavy, chiseled figures with strong vertical emphasis.
Best suited to display applications such as logotypes, mastheads, posters, and short headlines where its intricate blackletter texture can be appreciated. It also works well for thematic packaging, event materials, and cover art that calls for a historic or Gothic atmosphere, especially when paired with ample whitespace.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, projecting tradition, severity, and a distinctly Gothic presence. Its sharp edges and dense color feel formal and commanding, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world signage. The strong contrast and angularity add drama and a slightly ominous intensity.
The letterforms appear intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with strong visual authority: dense, vertical, and highly articulated, with sharpened terminals and internal cuts that emphasize a hand-rendered, engraved feel. The design prioritizes character and presence over neutral readability, aiming for immediate stylistic recognition.
At text sizes the dense interior detailing and narrow apertures can visually fill in, so spacing and size choices matter. The design’s consistent vertical stress and recurring wedge shapes create a steady, rhythmic texture, while the more elaborate capitals provide a strong hierarchy for display settings.