Blackletter Sime 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, certificates, packaging, gothic, medieval, heraldic, ornate, formal, tradition, authority, period evocation, display impact, fractured, pointed, calligraphic, ink-trap, decorative.
A pointed, fractured text face with strong vertical rhythm and sharply cut joins. Strokes show pronounced contrast with wedge-like terminals and compact, angular counters; curves are handled with faceted, calligraphic turns rather than smooth rounds. Capitals are highly embellished with swash-like entry strokes and interior ornament, while the lowercase is more restrained and tightly structured, producing a dense, dark texture in continuous text. Numerals follow the same chiseled logic, with steep diagonals and broken curves that keep the set visually consistent.
Best suited to display settings where its dark, intricate texture can be appreciated—headlines, mastheads, labels, and branding that aims for a historic or authoritative voice. It can also work for short passages, quotations, or ceremonial materials like invitations and certificates, where the dense rhythm supports a formal presentation.
The overall tone is traditional and ceremonial, evoking manuscript and early print aesthetics. Its dense texture and ornate capitals convey authority and gravitas, with a distinctly historic, Gothic mood.
The letterforms appear designed to reproduce a classic fractured blackletter look with strong hierarchy: ornate capitals for emphasis and a disciplined lowercase for consistent text color. The emphasis on sharp terminals, high stroke contrast, and tight internal structure suggests an intent to deliver an authentic, traditional texture suitable for period-evocative typography.
Uppercase forms are notably more decorative than the lowercase, which helps create strong hierarchy for initials and headings. The design reads as intentionally compact and rhythm-driven, with distinctive pointed terminals and frequent internal notches that reinforce the engraved, blackletter character.