Blackletter Nupu 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, mastheads, logotypes, packaging, gothic, medieval, formal, heraldic, dramatic, historic tone, display impact, old-world branding, ornamental texture, authority, angular, chiseled, bracketed serifs, broken strokes, calligraphic.
A compact blackletter with broken, angular strokes and a chiseled silhouette. The letters are built from vertical stems with sharp joins, small wedge-like terminals, and occasional rounded bowls that stay tightly controlled. Uppercase forms feel stately and structured, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with short extenders and a consistent, slightly compressed footprint. Numerals follow the same blackletter construction, with faceted curves and pointed entry/exit strokes that keep the texture dense and even.
Best suited for short-form display settings such as headlines, posters, album or event graphics, mastheads, and brand marks that lean into historic or gothic cues. It can also work for packaging or labels where a traditional, old-world tone is desired, especially when set large and with generous tracking.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world signage. Its dark texture and crisp angles read as ceremonial and dramatic, suited to designs that want a historic or ritualized voice rather than a casual one.
Designed to deliver a classic blackletter voice with a dense, uniform texture and crisp, carved detailing. The emphasis appears to be on period character and strong silhouette for display use, while keeping the forms relatively consistent and readable for a blackletter style.
In text, the face produces a strong, continuous color with clearly articulated vertical emphasis and frequent sharp counters. The construction prioritizes style and presence over open spacing, which makes it most effective when given room to breathe at larger sizes.