Blackletter Gumi 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, book covers, game titles, medieval, gothic, dramatic, ritual, old-world, historical evocation, dramatic display, handmade texture, thematic branding, angular, calligraphic, flared, textured, spiky.
This typeface uses blackletter-inspired, hand-drawn strokes with sharp terminals, wedge-like serifs, and frequent hooked or finial-like endings. Forms are compact and slightly condensed, with a lively, uneven rhythm that suggests pen or brush pressure rather than rigid geometric construction. Counters tend to be small and irregular, and many curves resolve into pointed joins or beveled corners, creating a crisp, cut-paper silhouette. Uppercase letters read as display-oriented, while lowercase maintains a consistent ductus with noticeable stroke modulation and distinctive, ornamented entry/exit strokes.
Best suited to short to medium-length display settings where its ornate blackletter texture can be appreciated—posters, title treatments, album or book covers, packaging, and identity work for gothic or historical themes. It can work for pull quotes or short passages when ample size and spacing are available, but its dense texture makes it less ideal for small UI text.
The overall tone is medieval and gothic, with a theatrical, incantatory feel that evokes manuscripts, heraldry, and ominous folklore. Its sharp edges and animated stroke endings add drama and a sense of handcrafted authenticity rather than polished neutrality.
The design appears intended to translate traditional blackletter calligraphy into a bold, characterful display face, emphasizing pointed terminals, compact proportions, and a handcrafted rhythm. It prioritizes atmosphere and historical flavor over minimalist clarity, aiming for immediate thematic signaling in titles and branding.
The sample text shows strong word-shape texture and prominent dark color on the line, with letterforms that create a patterned, rhythmic surface. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, using flared strokes and pointed terminals that keep the set visually cohesive.