Blackletter Fidi 11 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, posters, packaging, certificates, medieval, ceremonial, dramatic, authoritative, gothic, heritage tone, display impact, formal branding, historic reference, angular, ornate, calligraphic, sharp, blackletter.
A high-contrast blackletter with crisp, angular construction and pointed terminals. Strokes show a calligraphic logic: thick verticals paired with hairline joins, with sharp diagonals and wedge-like feet that create a faceted, carved look. Counters are relatively compact and the texture is dark and rhythmic, with pronounced internal breaks and notches typical of broken-letter forms. Capitals are elaborate and commanding, while lowercase maintains a consistent, upright cadence with slightly varied widths and strong vertical emphasis.
Best suited to display settings where its dense texture and ornate detailing can be appreciated—such as logotypes, mastheads, titles, posters, packaging, labels, and certificate-style applications. It can be used for short paragraphs when set large with generous spacing, but it will read most comfortably in brief, high-impact text.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldic inscriptions, and old-world formality. Its sharp edges and dense color feel dramatic and authoritative, with an ornamental edge that reads as traditional and imposing rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a faithful, calligraphy-driven blackletter impression with strong contrast and sharp broken forms, prioritizing historical atmosphere and visual authority in display typography.
In the sample text, the font builds a strong, continuous pattern across lines; the narrow internal apertures and heavy vertical rhythm create a bold “wall of text” effect. Numerals follow the same angular, calligraphic vocabulary and sit confidently alongside the letters, reinforcing the cohesive, traditional character.