Blackletter Agtu 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, certificates, medieval, authoritative, ritual, dramatic, historic, historical flavor, strong presence, ornamental display, traditional tone, angular, broken strokes, diamond terminals, faceted, calligraphic.
A faceted blackletter with broken strokes, angular joins, and pronounced diamond-like terminals. Stems are straight and vertical with compact counters and tight internal spaces, while diagonals and curved forms resolve into chiseled segments rather than smooth bowls. The uppercase shows strong structural variety and sharp notches; lowercase maintains a consistent rhythmic pattern with narrow arches and pointed shoulders. Numerals echo the same Gothic construction, using split strokes and wedge ends for a unified texture in setting.
Best suited to display work such as headlines, posters, mastheads, wordmarks, and packaging where a historic, formal voice is desired. It can also work for certificates, event materials, and themed interfaces when set large with breathing room to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, with an imposing, decree-like presence. Its sharp geometry and dense color feel traditional and formal, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world signage rather than casual reading.
The design appears intended to deliver an authentic Gothic texture with crisp, carved-looking edges and a disciplined vertical rhythm. Its emphasis on broken strokes and diamond terminals prioritizes tradition and impact, aiming for strong presence in short, prominent text.
At text sizes the broken forms create a strong repeating pattern and dark typographic color; the small counters and tight spacing suggest it benefits from generous tracking and ample line spacing in longer passages. Distinctive, angular capitals and the consistent terminal treatment help it hold together as a display face across titles and short blocks of copy.