Blackletter Guja 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, titles, posters, logos, packaging, medieval, gothic, dramatic, ceremonial, mystical, historical tone, dramatic impact, ornamental display, hand-inked feel, angular, calligraphic, inked, spurred, ornate.
A dark, calligraphic display face with blackletter-informed construction and a hand-drawn bite. Strokes are thick and weighty with moderate contrast, shaped by pointed terminals, wedge-like joins, and occasional sharp spur details that suggest pen-driven movement. Letterforms are compact and vertically oriented, with slightly irregular curves and hooked endings that keep the texture lively rather than rigidly geometric. Counters tend to be small and sometimes teardrop- or diamond-like, contributing to a dense, rhythmic color on the line.
Best suited to short, prominent settings such as headlines, book or game titles, posters, and branding marks where its intricate texture can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging or labels aiming for an old-world, gothic, or fantasy-leaning impression, especially at larger sizes where interior forms remain clear.
The overall tone is medieval and theatrical, evoking manuscript lettering, fantasy titles, and gothic storytelling. Its heavy black presence and spurred edges feel assertive and ceremonial, with a slightly mischievous, hand-inked personality that reads more expressive than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a blackletter-flavored, hand-rendered look that feels historic and dramatic while remaining cohesive across upper- and lowercase. Its emphasis on dense stroke color, pointed details, and ornamental counters suggests a focus on impactful display typography rather than long-form reading.
In text, the dense spacing and strong internal shapes create a patterned texture typical of blackletter-inspired designs. The numerals follow the same decorative logic, with compact silhouettes and pointed or flared terminals that match the alphabet’s rhythm.