Blackletter Igpe 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album covers, branding, packaging, medieval, heraldic, dramatic, ritual, historical tone, ornamental impact, gothic branding, dramatic display, angular, faceted, wedge-serifed, calligraphic, compact.
A heavy, angular blackletter with faceted curves and pronounced wedge-like terminals. Strokes appear cut and chiseled rather than smoothly drawn, with moderate contrast that emphasizes verticals and thick joins. Counters are generally small and enclosed, and several glyphs show hooked or flared entry/exit strokes that create a rhythmic, alternating pattern across words. Capitals are broad and emphatic with sharp interior notches, while lowercase forms remain compact and tightly structured, producing a dense texture in setting.
Best suited for short display settings such as posters, titles, logos, and identity work where the gothic texture is a feature. It can work in packaging or labels for historical, fantasy, metal, or craft-forward themes, and is most effective at larger sizes where the interior detail and tight counters remain legible.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and gothic signage. Its bold massing and sharp edges feel assertive and theatrical, leaning toward dramatic, dark, or mystical themes rather than everyday neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, historically flavored blackletter voice with a carved, ornamental finish. Its consistent wedge terminals and faceted construction prioritize impact and thematic character over long-form readability.
The numeral set follows the same carved, blackletter logic, with strong diagonals and angled cuts that keep figures visually consistent with the letters. In text, the tight counters and ornate joins create a dark color on the page, making spacing and size choices important for clarity.