Blackletter Gatu 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, medieval, gothic, authoritative, dramatic, ceremonial, historic flavor, display impact, formal tone, ornamental texture, angular, faceted, calligraphic, black stroke, sharp terminals.
A condensed, blackletter-informed display face with faceted curves and sharply cut terminals. Strokes show pronounced contrast, with thick verticals and tapered joins that suggest a broad-nib or chisel-like construction. Counters are relatively tight and vertical rhythm is strong, while diagonals and bowls break into angular segments rather than smooth rounds. Capitals carry bold, sculpted silhouettes with pointed apexes and notched interior cuts; lowercase maintains an upright texture with compact widths and narrow apertures. Numerals follow the same angular logic, mixing wedge-like diagonals and clipped curves for a cohesive set.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, and short emphatic lines where the carved blackletter texture can be appreciated. It works well for branding, labels, and packaging that aim for heritage or gothic cues, and for certificates or event materials needing a formal, historic voice.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and formal proclamations. Its sharpness and dense texture feel commanding and dramatic, with an old-world gravity that reads as traditional and ornamental rather than casual.
The letterforms appear intended to translate traditional blackletter calligraphy into a crisp, display-oriented alphabet with strong vertical rhythm and distinctive angular cuts. The emphasis is on atmosphere and identity—producing a compact, authoritative texture that remains visually cohesive across letters and numerals.
Spacing appears designed to create an even, woven text color at larger sizes, but the tight counters and intricate joins can make long passages feel heavy. The design stays stylistically consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, preserving the same chiseled, faceted modulation throughout.