Blackletter Siwi 7 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, album covers, gothic, medieval, ceremonial, authoritative, historic, historic feel, dramatic impact, gothic texture, ornamental caps, angular, spiky, calligraphic, broken strokes, sharp terminals.
A compact blackletter with sharply broken strokes, pointed terminals, and crisp angular joins. The letters show pronounced stroke modulation with thin hairlines and thicker verticals, producing a crisp, chiseled rhythm. Counters are tight and often partially enclosed, and many forms rely on strong vertical stems with small wedge-like feet and barbs. Capitals are more ornate and varied, while the lowercase stays disciplined and narrow, creating a dense, vertical texture in text.
Well-suited to headlines, titles, and short statements where its intricate blackletter texture can be appreciated. It works especially well for branding and packaging with a historic or craft-driven angle, as well as posters and album art that benefit from a dramatic, old-world presence.
The overall tone is gothic and ceremonial, evoking manuscript and heraldic traditions. Its sharp edges and dark rhythm feel authoritative and dramatic, lending a sense of ritual, folklore, and historical gravitas.
This design appears intended to capture a traditional blackletter flavor with disciplined narrow proportions and vivid calligraphic contrast, prioritizing atmosphere and texture over neutral readability. The consistent angular construction suggests a focus on creating a cohesive, authentic-looking gothic voice for display typography.
In running text, the dense vertical pattern and tight internal spaces create a strong color that reads best at display sizes. Numerals and capitals carry the same broken, calligraphic logic, reinforcing a unified, period-leaning voice across letters and figures.