Blackletter Guko 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, titles, medieval, gothic, dramatic, ceremonial, old-world, historic evocation, display impact, thematic branding, decorative voice, dramatic tone, angular, chiseled, faceted, spiky, calligraphic.
This face uses sharply faceted, chisel-like strokes with pointed terminals and abrupt directional changes that create a distinctly cut-paper silhouette. Curves are frequently flattened into angled segments, and counters tend to be small and tightly enclosed, especially in the round letters and numerals. Stroke endings often flare into wedge forms, giving a rhythmic, notched texture across words; diagonals and joins are crisp and sometimes slightly irregular, reinforcing a hand-drawn, calligraphic construction. The caps feel tall and assertive, while the lowercase keeps a compact, dark presence with occasional asymmetry in bowls and spurs.
Best suited to short display settings such as posters, album or book titles, branding marks, and packaging where the angular detailing can be appreciated. It performs particularly well at larger sizes on high-contrast backgrounds, and can be used for themed editorial headings when a historic or gothic voice is desired.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, with a dramatic, gothic gravitas suited to heraldic or storybook contexts. Its sharp terminals and dense texture convey intensity and tradition more than neutrality, reading as historically flavored and theatrical.
The design appears intended to evoke blackletter-inspired craftsmanship through a simplified, hand-cut aesthetic: pointed terminals, compact counters, and a consistent faceted rhythm. It prioritizes atmosphere and character over neutrality, aiming for a bold, period-leaning display presence.
The font forms a strong horizontal color in text, with frequent angular breaks that create a lively sparkle at larger sizes. Numerals and round forms echo the same faceted logic, maintaining stylistic continuity across the set.