Blackletter Siji 12 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, medieval, ceremonial, authoritative, dramatic, archaic, historical evocation, decorative display, formal authority, gothic texture, angular, calligraphic, ornate, broken strokes, spurred terminals.
A dense, calligraphic blackletter with crisp, broken strokes and strongly faceted curves. Letterforms are built from narrow, vertical structures with sharp joins, wedge-like serifs, and pointed spurs that create a rhythmic, picket-fence texture in text. Bowls and counters are compact, with occasional diamond-like apertures and tapered terminals; capitals are more elaborated, featuring pronounced notches and flourished stroke endings that reinforce the hand-cut, chiseled feel.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, posters, and logotypes where its angular detailing can be appreciated. It can also support period-themed packaging, album or event titling, certificates, and decorative initials, especially when set with generous size and careful tracking.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, projecting tradition, authority, and a slightly severe gravitas. Its sharp modulation and ornate construction lend it a dramatic, old-world presence associated with formal proclamations and period styling.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional manuscript and gothic inscriptional lettering through broken stroke construction, sharp terminals, and ornamental capitals, prioritizing historical character and visual impact over neutral readability in long passages.
In continuous text, the tight internal spaces and frequent stroke breaks create a dark, continuous color with distinctive vertical rhythm; spacing feels tuned for display sizes where the angular details remain clear. Numerals echo the same pointed, calligraphic construction, helping maintain a consistent texture across mixed content.