Blackletter Sivu 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, medieval, authoritative, dramatic, traditional, ceremonial, historical evocation, display impact, ornamental branding, manuscript feel, angular, calligraphic, broken strokes, sharp terminals, diamond serifs.
A sharply cut, calligraphic blackletter with broken strokes and pronounced modulation between thick verticals and hairline joins. Letterforms are built from narrow, angled components with faceted curves and wedge-like terminals, producing a crisp, chiseled silhouette. Capitals are ornate and compact with pointed spurs and notched interiors, while the lowercase maintains a steady vertical rhythm and tightly spaced bowls and counters. Numerals follow the same fractured, pen-cut construction, mixing straight stems with angular curves for a consistent texture in text.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging where a historic or ceremonial mood is desired. It can also support short passages on invitations or certificates when set with generous size and spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone feels medieval and ceremonial, with a formal, authoritative voice associated with manuscripts, proclamations, and tradition. Its sharp contrasts and angular detailing add drama and a slightly severe, historic character.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional blackletter writing through a disciplined vertical rhythm, high-contrast pen logic, and angular fracture points, delivering a strong period feel for impactful display typography.
In the sample text, the dense vertical rhythm creates a dark, patterned color that becomes more legible at larger sizes where the internal notches and joins can resolve cleanly. Curved letters retain a distinctly faceted geometry rather than smooth rounds, reinforcing the carved, rhythmic texture across lines.