Blackletter Kogi 3 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, album covers, packaging, gothic, ceremonial, historic, dramatic, stern, historic evocation, formal display, dramatic impact, ornamental texture, angular, pointed, flared, calligraphic, ornate.
A sharply constructed blackletter with tall, compressed proportions and pronounced vertical emphasis. Strokes alternate between thick stems and hairline joins, with crisp, pointed terminals and occasional wedge-like serifs that create a faceted, chiseled feel. Curves are tightly controlled and often resolve into angular turns, while counters remain narrow, giving the letterforms a dense, rhythmic texture in words. Numerals and capitals follow the same rigid, calligraphic structure, maintaining consistent contrast and a disciplined, upright posture.
Best suited to display typography where its intricate rhythm and pointed details can be appreciated—posters, headlines, titling, identity marks, and themed packaging. It pairs well with simple supporting type to keep hierarchy clear, and benefits from generous sizing and spacing to preserve interior clarity.
The overall tone is gothic and ceremonial, evoking medieval manuscript lettering and formal proclamations. Its sharp edges and narrow spacing feel authoritative and dramatic, with a crafted, heraldic character that reads as traditional and imposing.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with a refined, high-contrast calligraphic finish. Its narrow build and emphatic verticals suggest an aim toward impactful, space-efficient display text that communicates tradition, severity, and craft.
In text, the strong vertical rhythm and tight interior spaces create a dark typographic color, especially at smaller sizes. The design’s distinctive blackletter construction makes individual word shapes highly stylized, favoring display settings over extended reading.