Blackletter Siba 6 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: mastheads, posters, packaging, logos, certificates, medieval, authoritative, ceremonial, gothic, dramatic, historical revival, display impact, formal tone, ornamental caps, angular, ornate, spiky, calligraphic, sharp serifs.
A sharply constructed blackletter with angular strokes, pronounced broken curves, and crisp wedge-like terminals. Stems are mostly vertical and upright, with strong thick–thin modulation and tight internal counters that create a dark, compact texture. Capitals are highly embellished with split strokes, interior detailing, and decorative notches, while the lowercase keeps a narrower, rhythmic pattern of repeating verticals. Numerals follow the same chiseled, faceted logic, reading bold and geometric with pointed joins and abrupt cutoffs.
Best suited to display settings such as mastheads, posters, album or event branding, and packaging where a historic or formal voice is desired. It can also work for short headlines, drop caps, and emblem-style wordmarks where the ornate capitals and dark texture can be appreciated.
The overall tone is historic and formal, evoking manuscript tradition, heraldic lettering, and institutional gravitas. Its dense color and sharp features give it a commanding, ceremonial presence that feels traditional and slightly severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter flavor with prominent contrast and decorative capitals, prioritizing period character and visual impact over neutral text readability. Its consistent angular construction and dense rhythm suggest a focus on traditional craftsmanship and a strong, authoritative silhouette.
Stroke endings frequently resolve into tapered wedges and small hooks, and many letters show deliberately broken transitions rather than smooth curves. The design produces strong word-shapes with pronounced vertical rhythm, but the compact counters and ornamented capitals make it most visually striking at larger sizes.