Blackletter Gufy 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, medieval, ceremonial, gothic, authoritative, dramatic, historical tone, display impact, ornamental caps, calligraphic feel, angular, spiky, calligraphic, ornate, chiseled.
A sharply angular blackletter with pronounced stroke contrast and wedge-like terminals that suggest broad-nib or pen-cut construction. Letterforms are compact and vertically oriented, built from broken curves and pointed joins, with frequent spur details and occasional hooked finish strokes. Counters are small and tightly controlled, creating dense texture in words, while capitals add extra flourish through sweeping strokes and stylized internal shapes. Numerals follow the same chiseled, high-contrast logic, with strong diagonals and tapered terminals that keep them visually consistent with the text.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, cover titles, and identity marks where its angular detail and dense color can be appreciated. It can also work for short inscriptions or themed packaging where a historical or ceremonial voice is desired, while extended small-size text may require careful sizing and spacing to maintain clarity.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldic lettering, and solemn proclamations. Its dense rhythm and sharp detailing read as dramatic and authoritative, with a distinctly historical, gothic character.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional blackletter voice with strong calligraphic cues—sharp joins, tapered terminals, and compact proportions—optimized for impactful display typography that signals history, ritual, and gravitas.
In running text, the tight spacing and frequent angular breaks create a strong black texture that rewards larger sizes and generous line spacing. Capitals are notably decorative and can become the dominant visual feature in short phrases, making the face particularly impactful for titles and initials.