Blackletter Ufso 3 is a bold, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, album covers, tattoos, labels, gothic, medieval, dramatic, ominous, ceremonial, historical tone, dramatic impact, ornamental display, authority, angular, fractured, spiky, ornate, condensed.
A condensed blackletter design with tall vertical emphasis and tightly packed proportions. Strokes alternate between hefty stems and razor-thin hairlines, with sharp, chiseled terminals and frequent triangular notches that create a fractured rhythm. Counters are narrow and largely enclosed, and many letters are built from straight segments with minimal curvature, producing a crisp, faceted texture across lines. The numerals follow the same vertical, carved construction, maintaining consistent weight distribution and pointed detailing.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, cover art, and branded wordmarks where a historic or dramatic atmosphere is desired. It can also work well for labels or short phrases on merchandise, packaging, or event materials, especially when set at larger sizes.
The overall tone is stern and theatrical, evoking historic manuscript lettering and old-world signage. Its sharp joins and dramatic contrast give it a commanding, ceremonial presence that can read as ominous or intense when set in larger words or headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional blackletter voice with heightened sharpness and contrast, prioritizing impact and period character over neutrality. Its condensed build and uniform vertical rhythm suggest a focus on strong silhouette and dense texture for attention-grabbing titles.
In continuous text the repeating vertical strokes create a dense, patterned “black” texture, making word shapes feel compact and strongly unified. The design’s pointed terminals and narrow internal spaces benefit from generous size and careful spacing to keep characters distinct.