Blackletter Guha 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, certificates, medieval, gothic, formal, dramatic, ornate, historical tone, decorative display, ceremonial voice, brand character, angular, calligraphic, flourished, sharp terminals, broken strokes.
A high-contrast blackletter with broken-stroke construction and crisp, angular joins. Stems are narrow and dark with sharp wedge-like terminals, while bowls and diagonals are articulated through faceted curves and pointed cusps. Capitals are more expansive and decorative, featuring pronounced swashes and hooked entry/exit strokes, whereas lowercase forms are compact with a short x-height and tight internal counters. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with tapered strokes and stylized curves that read best at display sizes.
Well-suited to display typography such as posters, mastheads, album or event titles, and branding marks that benefit from a historic or gothic voice. It can also work for certificates, invitations, and thematic packaging where a formal, old-world texture is desired, while longer text will typically require generous sizing and spacing for clarity.
The font conveys a medieval, ceremonial tone with a dramatic, authoritative presence. Its ornate capitals and sharp rhythmic texture suggest tradition, ritual, and historical gravitas rather than casual modernity.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional calligraphic blackletter through sharp contrast, broken strokes, and embellished capitals, providing a distinctive historic flavor for attention-grabbing display settings.
Overall spacing and texture create a dense, patterned color typical of blackletter, with strong vertical emphasis and distinctive silhouettes. The more elaborate uppercase forms can dominate a line, making mixed-case settings feel especially expressive and headline-oriented.