Blackletter Gusi 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, certificates, medieval, gothic, ornate, dramatic, historic, historical evoke, decorative title, manuscript feel, dramatic tone, thematic branding, calligraphic, flourished, angular, inked, display.
This typeface presents a calligraphic blackletter look with compact proportions and a forward-leaning, pen-drawn rhythm. Strokes show moderated contrast with tapered entries and exits, plus occasional teardrop-like terminals that suggest a broad-nib or pointed-pen influence. Uppercase forms are ornate but controlled, with curved spurs and sharp internal notches; lowercase maintains a consistent texture through narrow counters and slightly irregular, hand-shaped curves. Numerals echo the same stylized construction, with rounded bowls and angled cuts that keep them visually aligned with the letterforms.
Best suited for headlines, titles, and short passages where its ornament and texture can be appreciated. It works well for fantasy or historical themes, packaging and branding seeking a gothic cue, invitations and certificates, and cover typography where a strong period voice is desired. For longer text, larger sizes and generous leading help preserve clarity.
The overall tone is medieval and gothic, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and ceremonial signage. Its flourished curves and angular breaks give it a dramatic, storybook quality—formal and decorative rather than casual. The italic slant adds motion and a sense of calligraphic performance.
The likely intention is to capture a manuscript-inspired blackletter aesthetic with a hand-rendered, italic energy, balancing ornamental character with enough consistency to set cohesive words and short blocks. The design prioritizes atmosphere and stylistic authenticity over plain readability, aiming to create a distinctive historical presence on the page.
The design reads as a display face: compact spacing and intricate joins create a dense, dark typographic color that becomes more textural at smaller sizes. Capitals are especially characterful and may dominate a line, while the lowercase maintains a steady, rhythmic pattern suitable for short phrases.