Blackletter Siwy 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, editorial, medieval, ceremonial, gothic, authoritative, dramatic, historic revival, display impact, ornamental texture, traditional tone, angular, ornate, calligraphic, sharp terminals, broken strokes.
A sharply broken blackletter with pronounced contrast between thick verticals and hairline joins, built from crisp, angular strokes and pointed terminals. Counters are small and often partially enclosed, giving the letterforms a dense, dark texture, while diamond-like notches and wedge finishes reinforce the carved, pen-formed construction. Capitals are highly stylized with sweeping, blade-like diagonals and compact internal shapes, and the overall rhythm favors strong vertical emphasis with tight spacing tendencies in text.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, posters, album or event branding, and logo wordmarks where its ornate construction can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also work for short editorial accents, certificates, or themed packaging, but the dense texture makes it less appropriate for long passages at small sizes.
The tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and traditional European print. Its sharp edges and dark color create a dramatic, authoritative voice that feels formal and historic rather than casual or modern.
The design appears intended to recreate a traditional blackletter voice with crisp, calligraphic stroke logic and an emphatic vertical rhythm. It prioritizes historic character and visual impact, offering a bold, ornamental texture suitable for strong thematic branding.
Lowercase forms are relatively compact with sturdy stems and restrained ascenders/descenders, helping the font hold a consistent color across lines. Numerals follow the same blackletter logic, mixing angular construction with occasional curved bowls, keeping them visually cohesive in display settings.