Blackletter Oksy 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Behover' by Martype co (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, mastheads, logos, packaging, medieval, authoritative, dramatic, traditional, ceremonial, heritage tone, strong branding, display impact, historic reference, angular, faceted, vertical, compact, heavyweight.
This font presents a compact, vertically oriented blackletter structure with heavy strokes and crisp, faceted terminals. Letterforms are built from straight, slab-like stems and pointed joins, with frequent diagonal notches and wedge cuts that create a chiseled rhythm. Counters tend to be narrow and partially enclosed, and the overall texture is dense, producing strong word shapes at display sizes. Numerals follow the same blocky, angular construction, maintaining a consistent, carved-in look.
Best suited to short-form display work such as posters, headlines, album or event titling, mastheads, and logo wordmarks where its dense texture can be appreciated. It also fits labels and packaging that aim for heritage or craft cues, especially when set with generous spacing and high contrast between text and background.
The tone is historic and forceful, evoking manuscript tradition, heraldic signage, and old-world gravitas. Its dense color and sharp edges feel ceremonial and dramatic, lending an imposing voice that reads as formal and traditional rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, traditional blackletter voice with a carved, geometric finish—prioritizing presence and historic flavor over neutral readability in long passages.
The design relies on repeated vertical strokes and tight interior spaces, creating a strong stripe pattern across lines of text. Capitals are especially commanding, while lowercase forms maintain the same rigid, cut-metal logic, reinforcing consistency across mixed-case settings.