Blackletter Sihy 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: titles, posters, branding, packaging, certificates, medieval, formal, dramatic, traditional, ornate, historic flavor, gothic mood, decorative caps, display impact, angular, calligraphic, sharp, spurred, tapered.
A high-contrast blackletter with sharp, broken strokes and clearly calligraphic construction. Letterforms show pointed terminals, wedge-like serifs, and frequent spurs, with thick verticals contrasted by hairline joins and tapered exits. Many capitals are highly embellished with curved flourishes and hooked strokes, while the lowercase maintains a more compact, rhythmic texture. The numerals follow the same chiseled, ink-trap-like angularity, with stylized curves and pointed ends.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, mastheads, posters, and identity work where a historic or gothic voice is desired. It can also support short passages in larger sizes—quotations, invitations, certificates, and themed packaging—where its dense texture and ornate capitals can be appreciated.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and traditional print. Its strong contrast and spiky detailing create a dramatic, authoritative presence that reads as gothic and formal rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter presence with strong calligraphic contrast, pairing ornate capitals with a more consistent lowercase for readable display text. The emphasis on sharp terminals, broken strokes, and dramatic rhythm suggests a focus on historic atmosphere and visual authority.
Capital letters are noticeably more decorative than the lowercase, making them effective as display initials. The texture in text settings is dark and patterned, with distinct vertical emphasis typical of blackletter, while the italic slant and tapered strokes add motion and bite.