Blackletter Gupo 11 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, titles, headlines, book covers, branding, medieval, gothic, dramatic, ritual, arcane, evoke heritage, create drama, display impact, ornamental texture, angular, pointed, spurred, ornate, calligraphic.
A sharp, blackletter-inspired display face built from compact, upright forms with tapered terminals and frequent wedge-like spurs. Strokes show chiseled, pen-cut behavior, alternating thicker verticals with slimmer connecting strokes and hairline flicks. The outlines are crisp and angular with occasional curved bowls, while capitals carry more flourish—long entry strokes, hooked arms, and asymmetric details—creating a lively, hand-drawn rhythm. Lowercase appears compact and vertical, with dense counters and tightly contained forms that produce a dark, textured word shape.
Well-suited for display typography in posters, titles, album artwork, game or film branding, and book covers where a historical or dark-fantasy mood is desired. It can also work for short editorial headings, certificates, invitations, or labels that benefit from a formal, old-world presence.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, with a gothic intensity that feels suited to legends, decrees, and occult or fantasy atmospheres. Its sharp joins and dramatic swashes add a sense of menace and mystery, while the calligraphic texture suggests craft and tradition.
The letterforms appear designed to evoke classic blackletter tradition while remaining punchy and graphic, emphasizing pointed terminals, spur details, and a dark, compact texture for strong headline impact.
The design reads best at larger sizes where the spurs, notches, and interior counters can remain distinct; in smaller settings the dense texture can visually merge. Numerals follow the same pointed, calligraphic language and feel consistent with the uppercase emphasis and decorative stroke endings.