Blackletter Sifu 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, mastheads, branding, signage, gothic, historic, heraldic, formal, dramatic, historic tone, display impact, ornamental caps, gothic texture, formal branding, angular, pointed, ornate, calligraphic, compact.
This typeface is a sharply cut, calligraphic blackletter with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, angular joins. Strokes terminate in blade-like wedges and small flared serifs, while many counters are narrow and vertically oriented, creating a compact rhythm. Capitals are more embellished and sculptural than the lowercase, with prominent interior cuts and occasional split-stroke detailing, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, upright texture with minimal roundness. Numerals follow the same faceted construction, appearing sturdy and slightly condensed, with sharp corners and strong vertical emphasis.
It is well suited to short, prominent settings such as posters, album or event titles, mastheads, and logos where its dense texture and sharp detailing can be appreciated. It also fits traditional or historic-themed signage and packaging that benefits from a formal, old-world atmosphere.
The overall tone feels Gothic and ceremonial, evoking medieval manuscripts, heraldry, and traditional signage. Its high contrast and dense texture convey seriousness and gravitas, with an ornate edge that reads as dramatic and authoritative rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver an authentic blackletter voice with strong vertical rhythm, crisp pen-like contrast, and ornamental capitals for display impact. Its consistent construction across uppercase, lowercase, and figures suggests an emphasis on cohesive texture for titles and identity work.
At text sizes the repeated vertical strokes form a dark, even “color,” with distinctive letter silhouettes providing character primarily through terminals, notches, and internal cutouts. The design reads best when given adequate tracking and line spacing so the tight counters and angular details don’t visually merge.