Blackletter Siba 16 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, gothic, heraldic, ceremonial, vintage, severe, tradition, authority, ornament, dramatic tone, historic feel, angular, ornate, spiky, compact, calligraphic.
A sharp, angular blackletter with dense, vertical construction and pronounced stroke modulation. Stems are heavy and straight with abrupt, faceted joins, while terminals end in pointed wedges and short hooked flicks. Counters are tight and often partially enclosed by broken strokes, creating a compact texture and strong dark color in text. Capitals are more embellished than the lowercase, with layered strokes and occasional internal splits that heighten the ornamental, engraved feel.
Best suited to display settings where its dense texture and ornamental detail can be appreciated, such as headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging. It also fits ceremonial applications like certificates, invitations, and mastheads where a historic, formal tone is desired. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous spacing help preserve clarity.
The overall tone is formal and traditional, with a stern, authoritative presence reminiscent of historical printing and ceremonial lettering. Its spiky rhythm and compact darkness read as dramatic and declarative, lending a sense of gravitas and ritual.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with strong contrast, tight internal spaces, and decorative capitals, prioritizing historical atmosphere and impact over minimalism. Its consistent wedge terminals and broken-stroke construction aim to produce a bold, authoritative texture that reads as traditional and emblematic.
In the sample text, word shapes form an even, strongly patterned cadence, but the narrow counters and intricate joins make small sizes feel busy. Numerals and capitals maintain the same faceted, wedge-driven logic, helping headlines and initials keep a cohesive, emblem-like character.