Blackletter Igmu 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, titles, branding, packaging, medieval, gothic, dramatic, authoritative, ornate, heritage feel, display impact, gothic tone, ornamental texture, angular, faceted, chiseled, blackletter rhythm, spiky terminals.
A dense, angular blackletter with faceted strokes and sharply cut terminals. The letterforms are built from straight segments and crisp corners, with broken-curve construction in bowls and arches that creates a distinctly carved, chiseled texture. Capitals are tall and emphatic with pointed shoulders and wedge-like joins, while lowercase maintains a consistent vertical rhythm with narrow internal counters and compact apertures. Numerals follow the same sharp, segmented logic, reading as sturdy and decorative rather than purely utilitarian.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, title treatments, and brand marks where a historic or gothic mood is desired. It can work well for event graphics, album or game titles, and packaging that benefits from a bold, traditional voice, while extended small-size text may feel dense due to the tight counters and complex forms.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, projecting tradition, authority, and drama. Its sharp geometry and dark massing evoke heraldry, manuscripts, and metal- or stone-cut lettering, giving text a solemn, gothic presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter flavor with a carved, geometric finish—prioritizing strong texture, recognizable gothic forms, and high visual impact for decorative typography.
Spacing and silhouette create a strong vertical cadence, especially in letters with repeated stems and arches, which amplifies the ornamental texture in longer lines. The design favors impact and character over open readability, particularly where counters become tight and forms grow intricate.