Blackletter Siwy 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, certificates, gothic, heraldic, dramatic, traditional, solemn, period flavor, display impact, ornamental caps, authority, angular, fractured, calligraphic, ornate, sharp serifs.
This typeface is a sharply broken, calligraphic design with pronounced stroke contrast and crisp, blade-like terminals. Forms are built from angular, faceted strokes with pointed joins and small wedge serifs, creating a rhythmic “fractured” texture across words. Capitals are more elaborate and wide-shouldered, with decorative interior cuts and curved blackletter swashes, while the lowercase stays tighter and more vertical, emphasizing dense vertical stems. Counters are compact and often partially enclosed, and spacing appears slightly tight to create a cohesive dark color typical of display blackletter settings.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as posters, headlines, titles, brand marks, and packaging where a historic or ceremonial voice is desired. It also fits invitations, certificates, and themed materials that benefit from a traditional blackletter presence, but it is less appropriate for long body copy due to its dense texture and ornate detailing.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, with a strong sense of tradition and authority. Its sharp edges and dark, textured word shapes lend a dramatic, formal mood that reads as historic, ecclesiastical, or heraldic rather than casual or contemporary.
The design intention appears to be a classic, display-oriented blackletter that recreates broad-nib calligraphy through fractured strokes and decorative capitals. It prioritizes period character, strong texture, and visual authority, aiming for impactful titles and emblematic wordmarks rather than neutral readability.
In the sample text, the heavy internal rhythm of vertical strokes produces a distinctly textured line, and legibility drops as sizes get smaller or letterspacing tightens. Numerals follow the same chiseled, calligraphic logic, mixing straight spines with curved, knife-edged terminals for a consistent old-world feel.