Blackletter Siba 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, titles, branding, posters, packaging, medieval, traditional, authoritative, ceremonial, dramatic, heritage, formality, impact, ornament, angular, broken, ornate, calligraphic, spurred.
A sharp, broken-stroke blackletter with strong vertical emphasis and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are constructed from angular joins and compact counters, with frequent wedge-like terminals and small spurs that create a crisp, faceted silhouette. Capitals are highly constructed and ornamental with layered interior strokes, while lowercase forms keep a narrow, rhythmic texture typical of fraktur-inspired designs. Numerals and punctuation follow the same chiseled, calligraphic logic, maintaining a consistent dark color and lively stroke rhythm across lines of text.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, titles, and prominent brand marks where its ornate construction can be appreciated. It also works well for posters, packaging, and themed materials that aim for a historical, gothic, or heritage feel, rather than long-form reading at small sizes.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscript tradition, heraldic signage, and old-world formality. Its dense texture and pointed detailing also introduce a dramatic, slightly severe presence that reads as authoritative and traditional.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with an emphasis on crisp, calligraphic structure and decorative capitals. It prioritizes visual tradition and strong texture for impactful display typography.
In running text, the face produces a strongly patterned vertical cadence, with distinctive uppercase forms that command attention in headings or initials. The combination of tight counters, sharp terminals, and decorative internal strokes gives it a richly detailed look that benefits from generous size and spacing.