Blackletter Nuha 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Benton Sans' and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, and 'Gandul' and 'Kiner' by Yock Mercado (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, labels, packaging, gothic, heraldic, old-world, dramatic, authoritative, impact, tradition, display, heritage, authority, angular, faceted, blackletter, beveled, notched.
A compact, angular blackletter with sturdy verticals, tightly controlled spacing, and crisp, faceted terminals. Strokes maintain an even, solid presence with minimal modulation, while corners break into chamfered cuts and small notches that create a carved, emblem-like silhouette. Uppercase forms are blocky and monumental, and the lowercase keeps a restrained texture with short extenders and simplified joins, producing a dense, rhythmic word shape. Numerals follow the same pointed, cut-in construction, reading clearly while preserving the style’s hard-edged geometry.
Best used for short, prominent settings such as posters, mastheads, titles, and branding where the Gothic character can carry the message. It also suits labels and packaging that aim for a traditional or craft aesthetic, especially at medium to large sizes where the notched terminals stay distinct.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking signage, crests, and period print. Its sharp cut details and heavy color give it a forceful, authoritative voice suited to dramatic or traditional messaging.
The font appears designed to deliver a classic blackletter presence with a sturdier, more simplified construction, emphasizing legibility and impact over ornate pen-calligraphy. Its consistent, carved-looking cuts suggest an intention to work well in bold display contexts while retaining a recognizable medieval flavor.
The design prioritizes strong silhouettes over delicate interior detail, so counters stay relatively open for the style and edges remain consistently crisp. In longer text the texture becomes dark and continuous, with punctuation and small forms benefiting from generous sidebearing control to avoid collisions.