Blackletter Hysi 16 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, vintage, energetic, dramatic, sporty, retro, high impact, retro styling, expressive display, motion emphasis, slanted, compact, rounded terminals, wedge serifs, ink-like.
A very heavy, right-leaning display face with a compact, slightly condensed feel and strongly modeled strokes. Letterforms use wedge-like, flared terminals and rounded, ink-trap-like joins that create a soft-edged black mass rather than razor-sharp geometry. The rhythm is tight and forward-driving, with robust stems, narrow counters, and occasional teardrop terminals that emphasize motion. Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, sculpted treatment, producing a cohesive, poster-ready texture in text.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and signage where strong presence and motion are needed. It also fits sports or event branding, apparel graphics, and packaging that benefits from a bold, retro-leaning voice and high visual impact at larger sizes.
The font conveys a bold, vintage bravura—confident, punchy, and a bit theatrical. Its slanted stance and chunky forms suggest speed and impact, while the old-world detailing adds a nostalgic, handcrafted flavor.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a fast, slanted silhouette and a carved, inked texture that reads as both energetic and traditional. The intention appears to be a display face that blends old-style ornament and modern punch for attention-grabbing typography.
In longer lines, the dense interior spaces and heavy weight create a strong grayscale presence, making it best suited to short bursts of copy where its lively texture can be appreciated. Numerals follow the same chunky, angled construction, keeping headings and set pieces visually unified.