Blackletter Opju 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, medieval, authoritative, ceremonial, dramatic, solemn, historical evoke, formal impact, display emphasis, calligraphic feel, angular, blackletter, broken strokes, sharp terminals, diamond i-dots.
A sharp, broken-stroke letterform with heavy verticals and crisp, angled joins. The design shows pronounced thick–thin contrast and wedge-like terminals, producing faceted counters and a tight, rhythmic texture in text. Capitals are ornate but controlled, with strong vertical emphasis and compact interior spaces; lowercase forms keep a consistent, upright stance with pointed shoulders and narrow apertures. Numerals and punctuation match the same chiseled, calligraphic construction, including diamond-like dots and firmly cut diagonals.
Best suited to display use where its dense texture and angular detailing can be appreciated—headlines, titles, posters, and branding marks. It also fits period-evocative applications such as certificates, invitations, labels, or packaging that benefit from a formal, historic voice. For longer text, larger point sizes and comfortable leading help preserve readability.
The font communicates a medieval, ceremonial tone with a strong sense of authority. Its dense, dark color and angular detailing feel formal and historic, leaning toward traditional manuscript and heraldic associations rather than casual display.
The letterforms appear designed to evoke traditional blackletter calligraphy while staying consistent and sturdy for modern typesetting. The emphasis on strong vertical rhythm, sharp terminals, and high contrast suggests an intention to deliver dramatic impact and historical atmosphere in display contexts.
In paragraph-sized settings the face creates a compact, textured pattern where vertical strokes dominate and counters remain relatively small, so clarity improves with larger sizes and generous line spacing. The contrast and sharp corners are visually striking, and the capitals provide a pronounced headline presence.