Blackletter Sime 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, logos, headlines, packaging, certificates, gothic, historic, solemn, ceremonial, dramatic, heritage, authority, drama, tradition, display impact, angular, calligraphic, ornate, spiky, blackletter rhythm.
This typeface is a sharply faceted, calligraphic blackletter with dense, dark color and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes break into pointed terminals and wedge-like serifs, with frequent diamond-shaped joins and cut-in counters that create a chiseled, engraved feel. Capitals are tall and decorated with restrained flourishes and internal strokes, while lowercase forms are compact and vertical, relying on narrow arches, straight stems, and crisp angular turns. Spacing and rhythm are tight and textural, producing an even “woven” pattern typical of display-oriented Gothic lettering.
It works best for short, prominent settings such as posters, mastheads, album or event titles, brand marks, and packaging where a traditional Gothic signal is desired. It can also suit certificates, invitations, and themed editorial headlines when set with generous size and careful spacing.
The overall tone is formal and historic, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and ceremonial signage. Its sharp corners and heavy presence add a dramatic, authoritative voice that can feel stern or ominous depending on context.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter presence with strong verticality, crisp angular detailing, and high contrast, prioritizing atmosphere and typographic texture over neutral readability in small sizes. It aims to provide an immediately recognizable historic voice for display typography.
The numerals and punctuation follow the same broken-stroke logic, with pointed feet and strong vertical emphasis. In longer lines the texture becomes dominant, so clarity depends heavily on size, tracking, and contrast between letters.