Blackletter Sihi 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, certificates, medieval, ceremonial, gothic, authoritative, dramatic, historic flavor, display impact, formal tone, ornamentation, brand character, angular, ornate, spurred, calligraphic, broken strokes.
A dark, angular blackletter with pronounced broken strokes and sharp joins, producing a dense, rhythmic texture. Stems are built from strong verticals with wedge-like terminals and frequent spurs, while bowls and curves are faceted rather than round. Capitals are more elaborate and compact, featuring decorative internal cuts and flourish-like hooks that add weight and complexity. Lowercase forms stay relatively tight and upright with narrow counters and consistent stroke logic, creating an even, emphatic word shape; numerals follow the same chiseled, pointed construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where its ornament and dark color can read clearly—such as posters, mastheads, album covers, product labels, and logo wordmarks. It also fits ceremonial or formal applications like certificates, invitations, and themed titles, where historic character is desired more than continuous-body readability.
The overall tone is traditional and ceremonial, evoking historical manuscripts, heraldry, and formal proclamations. Its heavy presence and intricate detailing feel authoritative and dramatic, lending a sense of gravitas and ritual to short messages.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with strong impact and authentic, calligraphy-derived structure. By combining disciplined vertical rhythm with decorative capitals and sharp terminals, it aims to provide an immediately recognizable, tradition-forward aesthetic for prominent display typography.
At text sizes the dense interior cuts and tight counters can visually fill in, while the more ornate capitals draw attention and work best when given breathing room. The design’s strong vertical rhythm and pointed terminals create a distinctly architectural, carved-in-ink impression.