Blackletter Gule 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, titles, packaging, posters, medieval, storybook, gothic, ornate, folkloric, period flavor, decorative caps, thematic display, manuscript feel, calligraphic, textura-like, tapered, bracketed, incised.
A calligraphic blackletter with softened angles and a slightly hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes show moderate contrast with tapered terminals and occasional wedge-like ends, giving forms an incised, pen-driven feel rather than rigid geometry. Capitals are decorative and lively, with subtle asymmetries and curled or flared details, while lowercase letters keep a compact, upright structure with narrow internal spaces. Overall spacing feels even but not mechanical, contributing to a textured color on the line.
Best used at display sizes for titles, headers, pull quotes, and short blocks where the textured blackletter color can be appreciated. It fits packaging, labels, posters, and themed materials that benefit from a historic or fantasy atmosphere. For long body text, generous size and spacing will help preserve clarity in the tighter counters.
The tone reads medieval and storybook-like, evoking manuscripts, folklore, and old-world signage. Its sharpness is tempered by rounded joins and friendly curves, making it feel more whimsical than severe. The result is expressive and characterful, suited to historic or fantastical themes.
The design appears intended to modernize a manuscript-inspired blackletter by keeping recognizable gothic structure while adding softer, hand-rendered modulation and decorative capitals. It prioritizes atmosphere and distinctive voice over strict uniformity, aiming for readable display typography with period flavor.
Distinctive uppercase shapes and the variable, slightly irregular widths add personality, especially in word-initial capitals. Numerals and punctuation follow the same calligraphic logic with tapered strokes, maintaining a consistent texture across mixed content.