Blackletter Leki 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, album covers, logos, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, stern, historical flavor, dramatic display, heritage branding, gothic mood, angular, pointed, calligraphic, broken strokes, spurred serifs.
A sharp, broken-stroke blackletter with pronounced contrast between thick verticals and hairline connections. Letterforms are built from angular segments with wedge-like terminals and crisp, faceted joins, giving a cut, chiseled look. Capitals are tall and compact with strong vertical emphasis, while lowercase forms show narrow counters, tight apertures, and frequent spurs; the overall rhythm is dense and vertical. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing straight stems with pointed corners and occasional curved bowls that end in tapered, blade-like terminals.
Best used for display settings such as headlines, posters, title treatments, and branding marks where its dense texture and angular detailing can read confidently. It also suits thematic packaging, signage, and editorial accents that aim for a historical or gothic atmosphere.
The font projects a medieval, ceremonial tone with a stern, authoritative voice. Its sharp angles and high-contrast strokes suggest tradition, formality, and a slightly ominous drama, well suited to heraldic or historical associations.
The design appears intended to capture a traditional blackletter written feel while maintaining a consistent, print-like sharpness. Its emphasis on vertical stress, broken construction, and pointed terminals prioritizes historic character and dramatic impact in display typography.
In running text the texture stays dark and even, with distinctive blackletter silhouettes and clear separation between thick strokes and fine interior cuts. Some shapes lean into decorative broken forms that favor display clarity over long-form ease, especially at smaller sizes where tight counters can close up.