Blackletter Ufla 9 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, certificates, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, authoritative, ornate, historical evocation, dramatic texture, formal display, period styling, angular, fractured, calligraphic, diamond serifs, vertical stress.
A high-contrast blackletter with strongly vertical construction and sharply broken curves. Strokes alternate between dense, dark stems and thin connecting hairlines, with crisp, faceted terminals that read like cut pen angles. Counters are tight and the texture is compact, producing a rhythmic, columnar color in words. Capitals are formal and symmetrical, while lowercase forms keep narrow proportions with pointed joins, adding to the structured, architectural feel.
Best suited for display use where texture and historical character are desirable—such as headlines, posters, labels, and branding marks that need a traditional or ceremonial voice. It can also work for short passages in themed materials, though the dense blackletter rhythm is strongest at larger sizes.
The font projects a medieval, ceremonial tone with a sense of tradition and authority. Its dark, spiky texture and sharp modulation evoke historic manuscripts and formal proclamations, lending drama and gravitas to short statements.
The design appears intended to recreate a classic, manuscript-inspired blackletter voice with crisp pen-cut detailing and a bold, patterned word image. Its emphasis on vertical rhythm and sharp terminals suggests a goal of delivering strong atmosphere and period flavor in contemporary layout.
Letterforms show consistent pen-angle logic across the set, with pronounced diagonals and wedge-like feet that help lock characters into a cohesive pattern. The numerals and punctuation match the same faceted, high-contrast treatment, supporting a unified look in mixed text.