Blackletter Siji 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, mastheads, posters, branding, certificates, ceremonial, authoritative, historic, solemn, dramatic, heritage, formality, impact, tradition, display, angular, chiseled, dense, fractured, ornate capitals.
The design is built from dense verticals and sharply broken curves, with pronounced contrast between thick main strokes and fine hairline joins and notches. Terminals are wedge-like and angular, and counters are compact, producing a dark, compact color on the page. Uppercase letters are elaborate with occasional interior strokes and pointed spurs, while the lowercase maintains a consistent blackletter rhythm with tall ascenders and narrow apertures. Numerals follow the same chiseled logic, with angular construction and calligraphic stress.
It works best for short display settings where historical tone and strong texture are desirable, such as mastheads, titles, posters, and packaging with a heritage feel. The detailed uppercase makes it especially suited to initials, logos, certificates, and formal announcements. For longer passages, it will be most effective at larger sizes with generous spacing so the tight counters and fine hairlines remain clear.
This face conveys a traditional, ceremonial mood with a strong sense of authority. Its sharp, rhythmic forms feel historic and formal, evoking manuscript culture and civic or ecclesiastical gravitas. The overall tone is intense and declarative, better suited to statements than casual reading.
The font appears designed to capture a classic blackletter voice with strong vertical rhythm and crisp, cut-in detailing. Its construction prioritizes historical texture and bold presence, aiming for visual impact and period character rather than long-form neutrality. The consistent use of pointed terminals and broken joins suggests an intention to read as meticulously penned or engraved.
The sample text shows a steady baseline and consistent internal rhythm, with distinct word shapes formed by strong vertical strokes and repeated angular motifs. Several capitals include decorative interior striping and spurs that increase flourish without breaking the overall texture.