Blackletter Opba 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, titles, medieval, gothic, authoritative, ceremonial, dramatic, heritage, impact, historical tone, thematic display, ornamentation, angular, faceted, ink-trap, compact, calligraphic.
A dark, angular display face with faceted strokes and sharp terminals that echo broad-nib calligraphy. The letterforms show pronounced broken-curve construction—bows and rounds are resolved into crisp planes—while verticals stay sturdy and dominant. Notched joins and wedge-like serifs create a chiseled rhythm, and counters are relatively tight, producing a dense, high-impact texture in text. Capitals are elaborate and imposing, while the lowercase maintains a consistent blackletter cadence with steep diagonals and pointed interior corners; numerals follow the same cut, gothic logic with strong vertical emphasis.
Best suited for headlines, title treatments, and short phrases where its sharp texture and weight can carry the message. It works well for branding and packaging that aims for heritage or gothic cues—such as craft beverages, events, or themed merchandise—and for posters, album/film titles, and editorial openers that need immediate impact.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, suggesting tradition, heraldry, and formal proclamation. Its heavy, carved presence reads as authoritative and dramatic, with a distinctly historical flavor that feels suited to Gothic or old-world themes rather than everyday neutrality.
The design appears intended to translate traditional blackletter calligraphy into a bold, highly legible display font with strong rhythm and unmistakable historical character. It prioritizes texture, presence, and stylistic authenticity over neutrality, aiming to deliver a distinctive, dramatic voice in large-scale typography.
In running text the dense spacing and tight counters build a strong black mass, making it most comfortable at larger sizes where the internal notches and angular details can be seen clearly. The design keeps a consistent stroke logic across letters and figures, reinforcing a unified, poster-ready voice.