Blackletter Sigy 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, packaging, posters, mastheads, gothic, historic, authoritative, ceremonial, dramatic, historic voice, formal display, dramatic impact, ornate capitals, angular, ornate, textura-like, calligraphic, spurred.
This blackletter design is built from compact, vertical forms with sharp, broken strokes and pronounced, wedge-like terminals. It shows strong thick–thin modulation and crisp corners, with frequent spurs and small hooked entry/exit strokes that create a lively, carved rhythm. Capitals are highly ornamented and more calligraphic in silhouette, while the lowercase is tighter and more regularized, producing an even texture in words. Numerals follow the same angular construction, with distinctive diagonals and faceted curves that keep the set visually consistent.
This font performs best in display settings such as logotypes, mastheads, posters, and packaging where its dense blackletter texture can be appreciated. It also suits certificates, invitations, and themed titles that benefit from a historic, formal voice. For longer passages, it is most effective when set larger with generous leading to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is traditional and imposing, evoking medieval manuscript lettering and formal proclamations. Its dense texture and sharp detailing feel ceremonial and authoritative, with a dramatic, old-world character suited to strong statements rather than casual reading.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter look with strong contrast, sharp structural breaks, and decorative capitals, balancing a traditional manuscript feel with a consistent, typeset rhythm for prominent display use.
In the sample text, the face produces a dark, rhythmic color with noticeable internal counters and frequent vertical emphasis. Spacing appears designed to hold letters close without collapsing, but the ornate capitals and sharp joins create an intentionally busy surface that becomes more prominent as size decreases.