Blackletter Opgi 4 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, gothic, heraldic, medieval, dramatic, formal, tradition, authority, heritage, ornament, impact, angular, fractured, pointed, ornate, calligraphic.
A sharply constructed blackletter with dense, vertical rhythm and tightly packed proportions. Strokes are broken into faceted segments with pointed terminals, wedge-like joins, and frequent diamond/triangular counters that create a crisp, chiseled look. The capitals are tall and elaborate with pronounced spurs and asymmetrical internal notches, while the lowercase keeps a compact texture with narrow apertures and strong vertical emphasis. Numerals and punctuation follow the same cut, angular logic, maintaining a consistent dark color in text.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, branding marks, and labels where the angular detailing can be appreciated. It also fits formal or ceremonial contexts like certificates and invitations, and works well for short passages or pull quotes when set large with generous tracking.
The overall tone feels traditional and ceremonial, evoking manuscript and heraldic references with a stern, authoritative presence. Its strong texture and sharp edges give it a dramatic, old-world character suited to statements that want weight and gravitas.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with a compact, authoritative texture and highly defined, faceted detailing. Its consistent angular construction prioritizes historical mood and visual impact over neutral readability in small text.
Letterforms show deliberate modulation between thick stems and fine connecting strokes, producing a crisp sparkle at corners and joins. The sample text demonstrates a continuous blackletter texture with clear word shapes at display sizes, while fine interior cuts and narrow counters suggest careful sizing for readability.