Blackletter Sisa 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, certificates, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, traditional, historical tone, display impact, heritage styling, formal emphasis, angular, calligraphic, ornate, sharp, compact.
This typeface uses crisp, chiseled blackletter forms with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharp, triangular terminals. Strokes break into faceted angles rather than smooth curves, with narrow internal counters and tightly folded joins that create a rhythmic, textured word color. Capitals are ornate yet controlled, with pointed spurs and notched details; lowercase maintains strong vertical emphasis with compact bowls and angled shoulders. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, featuring tapered ends and angular turns that keep them visually consistent with the letters.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, titles, posters, and branding where a historic or ceremonial mood is desired. It can work well on labels, packaging, invitations, or certificate-style layouts where the textured blackletter color becomes a key part of the visual identity.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscript and heraldic traditions. Its strong contrast and spiky detailing lend a dramatic, authoritative presence, while the steady vertical rhythm reinforces a formal, old-world character.
The design appears intended to capture a traditional blackletter voice with sharp, calligraphic construction and consistent high-contrast modulation. Its forms prioritize distinctive texture and period flavor over neutral readability, aiming to deliver strong atmosphere in short to medium lengths of text.
The dense interior spaces and frequent sharp joins create a dark, patterned texture in lines of text, especially at smaller sizes. Distinctive blackletter silhouettes aid recognition, but the tight counters and ornate capitals suggest it benefits from generous size and spacing in display settings.