Blackletter Gumu 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, logotypes, packaging, medieval, ceremonial, gothic, storybook, dramatic, historic voice, manuscript feel, decorative impact, display emphasis, hand-inked texture, flared, calligraphic, inked, ornate, tapered.
This typeface shows a calligraphic, blackletter-leaning construction with compact counters, rounded bowls, and pronounced wedge-like terminals. Strokes appear drawn with a broad, pressure-sensitive tool: thick masses are paired with tapered, pointed entry and exit strokes, creating a slightly irregular, hand-inked rhythm. Serifs are not formal brackets but sharp flares and beak-like points, and many curves finish in hooked or teardrop forms. Proportions are lively and somewhat variable across glyphs, with sturdy verticals, narrow internal spaces, and a dense, dark overall color that holds together well in display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short passages where its dense texture and ornamental terminals can be appreciated—such as posters, book covers, chapter openers, and brand marks with a historic or fantastical theme. It can also work for packaging or labels aiming for an old-world, artisanal feel, especially when set with generous spacing and ample size.
The tone is historical and theatrical, evoking medieval manuscripts, heraldic signage, and fantasy or folklore settings. Its chunky forms and sharp flicks give it a dramatic, ceremonial voice that feels both traditional and slightly playful rather than strictly austere.
The design appears intended to translate blackletter and manuscript cues into a bold, display-friendly form with hand-drawn energy. It prioritizes atmosphere and character over neutrality, using flared terminals and tapered strokes to suggest a broad-nib, ink-on-paper origin while remaining robust for modern titling.
The lowercase shows strong personality with prominent ascenders and compact, rounded counters, while capitals read as heavy and emblematic with decorative spurs. Numerals follow the same inked logic, with curved, weighty bodies and pointed terminals that keep the set visually consistent.