Blackletter Guwi 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, packaging, headlines, signage, medieval, gothic, heraldic, dramatic, ceremonial, historic revival, display impact, formal tone, manuscript feel, angular, ornate, calligraphic, fractured, spurred.
A calligraphic blackletter with dense, dark silhouettes and sharply broken curves. Strokes show pronounced contrast, with blade-like terminals, triangular serifs, and frequent spur details that create a faceted, chiseled feel. The letterforms lean slightly and vary in internal width, with tight counters and strong vertical rhythm in the lowercase, while capitals are more ornamental and compact. Numerals match the style with heavy stems and pointed joins, maintaining the same crisp, cut-pen texture across the set.
Best suited to display settings where its intricate forms can be appreciated: logotypes, posters, album or event titles, packaging, and editorial headlines with a historical or gothic theme. It can also work for short inscriptions, certificates, and signage where a formal, authoritative texture is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and ceremonial, evoking manuscript headings, heraldry, and old-world authority. Its stark contrast and spiky details give it a dramatic, sometimes ominous presence that reads as gothic and historical rather than casual.
The design appears intended to recreate a traditional blackletter written with a broad nib or edged tool, emphasizing sharp breaks, heavy texture, and ornamental capitals. Its consistent spurs and high-contrast strokes suggest a focus on period atmosphere and strong visual impact in display typography.
In the sample text, the dense texture forms a continuous black band at larger sizes, with distinctive, angular word shapes and strong emphasis on verticals. The capitals carry extra flourish and mass, making them effective for initials and short emphatic phrases, while extended passages feel visually intense due to tight counters and frequent sharp joins.