Blackletter Hyvy 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, album art, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, ornate, historical evoke, display impact, gothic tone, ornamental texture, angular, faceted, chiseled, pointed terminals, broken strokes.
A compact, blackletter-influenced display face with heavy, faceted strokes and crisp, angular joins. The letterforms are built from broken, straight segments with pointed terminals and occasional diamond-like cut-ins, creating a chiseled silhouette rather than smooth curves. Counters are tight and often asymmetrical, and the rhythm alternates between dense verticals and abrupt diagonal notches. Uppercase forms feel more monolithic and emblematic, while lowercase introduces sharper hooks and more irregular interior shaping, reinforcing a hand-cut, calligraphic construction.
Best used for short text where its angular texture and dense color can be appreciated—headlines, titling, branding marks, and impactful poster or cover typography. It can also work for themed packaging or event graphics that aim for a historic, gothic, or fantasy atmosphere, while longer passages will read more as texture than as comfortable body text.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, with a stern, dramatic presence suited to gothic and historical associations. Its sharp geometry and dense color give it a commanding, almost carved-in-stone character that reads as traditional and authoritative rather than casual.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional blackletter signage and manuscript-inspired forms through a simplified, bold, faceted construction. Its consistent chiseled details suggest a focus on strong display presence and a distinctly medieval visual identity.
Numerals and capitals maintain the same faceted logic, with distinctive angled tops and clipped corners that keep the texture consistent across the set. The word shapes form a strong dark band in text, making spacing and internal apertures feel intentionally tight for impact.