Blackletter Mimu 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, album covers, gothic, medieval, heraldic, dramatic, ceremonial, historic tone, decorative display, heraldic impact, manuscript evocation, angular, faceted, chiseled, ornate, compact.
A dense blackletter with sharply broken strokes and faceted terminals that create a chiseled, carved impression. Letterforms are built from straight segments and abrupt joins, with narrow interior counters and a dark, even color on the line. Capitals are tall and structured with pronounced vertical emphasis, while the lowercase maintains a consistent rhythm of vertical stems and angular bowls. Numerals and punctuation follow the same fractured geometry, preserving a cohesive, ornamental texture in text.
Well-suited to display applications such as posters, titles, band or album lettering, and brand marks that want a historic or ceremonial voice. It also fits labels and packaging where a traditional, crafted aesthetic is desired, and works best when given enough size and spacing to keep the intricate shapes clear.
The font conveys a traditional, Gothic mood—formal, authoritative, and slightly ominous. Its sharp angles and heavy presence evoke medieval manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world signage, lending a ceremonial tone to headlines and short statements.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with a bold, carved construction—prioritizing atmosphere, tradition, and visual impact over neutral body-text clarity. Its consistent faceting and strong vertical structure suggest a focus on creating a unified, ornamental texture across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
In running text, the tight counters and strong vertical rhythm produce a compact, patterned surface that reads best at larger sizes. The capitals are especially assertive and decorative, making them effective for initials, monograms, and display settings where the angular detailing can be appreciated.