Blackletter Tuku 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, album covers, packaging, gothic, medieval, heraldic, ceremonial, dramatic, historic voice, display impact, traditional texture, ornamental caps, authoritative tone, angular, broken strokes, sharp terminals, diamond i-dots, spurred serifs.
A condensed blackletter with broken, angular strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Forms are built from vertical stems and faceted diagonals, ending in sharp, beak-like terminals and small spurs that add bite to the silhouette. Counters are tight and often triangular, with strong internal rhythm from repeated verticals; the lowercase shows a compact x-height with short ascenders and modest descenders. Capitals are more ornate and asymmetrical, carrying additional hooks and flourishes while staying consistent in stroke logic and contrast.
Best used at display sizes where the sharp joins, internal spurs, and high-contrast stroke patterns can be appreciated. It works well for headlines, mastheads, branding marks, and short statements that benefit from a dense, authoritative texture; for longer passages it is likely most effective with generous size and leading to preserve legibility.
The overall tone is formal and historic, evoking manuscript tradition, heraldry, and old-world authority. Its sharp texture and compressed rhythm read as intense and ceremonial, with a distinctly gothic gravitas that feels suited to dramatic or traditional messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional blackletter voice with a strong vertical cadence, pairing ornamental capitals with a disciplined, compact lowercase for consistent texture. It prioritizes historic character and visual impact over neutrality, aiming to create a bold, period-authentic presence in display typography.
Numerals follow the same fractured, calligraphic construction, with pointed joints and narrow proportions that align well with the letterforms. Spacing appears intentionally tight to create a dark, continuous texture, while distinctive i/j diamond tittle shapes reinforce the period character.