Blackletter Fipi 15 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, editorial, gothic, medieval, authoritative, ceremonial, dramatic, historical tone, display impact, brand character, ornamented texture, angular, faceted, spiky, ornate, calligraphic.
This blackletter face is built from dense, faceted stems and sharp, chiseled terminals, with pronounced thick–thin modulation that creates a crisp, engraved look. Letterforms are predominantly vertical with tight internal apertures and frequent pointed joins, producing a compact, rhythmic texture in words. Capitals feel tall and architectural, with strong straight-sided structure and occasional notch-like cut-ins, while lowercase maintains a consistent dark color through narrow counters and angular shoulders. Numerals follow the same carved, pointed construction, reading as display figures with strong presence and distinctive silhouettes.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, titles, posters, wordmarks, and branding where a historic or gothic mood is desired. It can also work for packaging, album covers, and themed editorial display, especially when set large with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscript lettering, heraldic signage, and old-world craftsmanship. Its heavy massing and blade-like details give it a stern, dramatic voice that can feel authoritative and theatrical at the same time.
The design appears intended to deliver an unmistakable blackletter voice with a bold, carved aesthetic—prioritizing presence, texture, and period character over neutral readability. Its consistent angular vocabulary and strong vertical rhythm suggest it was drawn for display applications where dramatic tone and typographic identity are paramount.
In the text sample, the dense black texture and tight counters become the dominant visual feature, while the strong vertical stress and repeating angular motifs help maintain coherence across longer lines. The most legible results come from generous tracking and ample line spacing to prevent the interior detail from visually filling in at smaller sizes.