Blackletter Ufba 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, packaging, certificates, gothic, heraldic, old-world, ceremonial, dramatic, historic evocation, display impact, ornamental texture, authority, angular, ornate, calligraphic, blackletter, fraktur-like.
This typeface is a high-contrast blackletter with sharply faceted strokes, pointed terminals, and frequent broken-curve construction that reads as pen-made rather than geometric. Capitals are elaborate and compact, with interior counterforms cut into narrow wedges and occasional decorative spur work, while lowercase forms keep a firm vertical rhythm with dense joins and angular bowls. Numerals follow the same carved, calligraphic logic, mixing straight stems with hooked or notched details, producing a strongly textured line and dark overall color.
Best suited for display typography where its intricate forms can be appreciated—such as logotypes, album or event titles, poster headlines, labels, and commemorative or certificate-style pieces. It can work in short phrases or initials to add historical gravitas, but will become visually dense and demanding at smaller sizes or in long passages.
The font conveys a historic, ceremonial tone associated with manuscripts, heraldry, and traditional print ephemera. Its dense texture and sharp, ornamental detailing create a dramatic, authoritative presence that feels formal and slightly intimidating in large settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with strong contrast and ornate capitals, prioritizing texture and tradition over neutral readability. It aims to evoke historical print and calligraphic craft while remaining consistent across letters, numerals, and punctuation-like detailing.
Stroke modulation is pronounced, with thin hairlines and heavy main strokes creating crisp sparkle in the counters. Spacing and sidebearings appear intentionally tight to maintain the characteristic blackletter “woven” texture, with capitals drawing extra attention through flourish-like accents.