Blackletter Sime 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, packaging, album covers, gothic, medieval, ceremonial, stern, heraldic, historic flavor, display impact, heraldic tone, dramatic texture, angular, ornate, calligraphic, fractured, compressed caps.
A sharp, high-contrast blackletter with chiseled strokes, pointed terminals, and frequent broken curves that create a faceted, carved look. Uppercase letters are tall and tightly constructed with prominent verticals, narrow counters, and occasional interior spur details, producing a dense, authoritative silhouette. Lowercase forms keep a compact rhythm with strong vertical emphasis, crisp feet and beaks, and a mix of straight segments and abrupt joins that reinforce the fractured texture typical of blackletter. Numerals follow the same angular logic, with bold, simplified shapes and calligraphic stroke endings that keep the set visually cohesive.
Best suited to display settings where its intricate texture can read clearly—logotypes, mastheads, posters, and short headlines. It also fits themed packaging, event branding, and cover art that aims for a historic or gothic atmosphere rather than extended reading.
The overall tone is historic and formal, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world signage. Its dark texture and razor-edged detailing feel commanding and ceremonial, with a slightly dramatic, ominous edge when set in larger sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional blackletter voice with crisp, calligraphic sharpness and strong vertical structure, optimized for impactful display typography and unmistakably historical signaling.
The letterforms create a strong “color” on the line, with tight internal spaces and pronounced vertical rhythm; this makes the face feel weighty even without heavy strokes. Capitals and key diagonals introduce spiky accents that can dominate in mixed-case settings, so spacing and size choice will strongly affect readability.