Blackletter Sife 10 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, certificates, packaging, gothic, medieval, solemn, ceremonial, traditional, historic tone, formal authority, decorative display, manuscript feel, angular, ornate, broken strokes, sharp serifs, calligraphic.
This typeface presents a classic blackletter structure built from broken, angular strokes with pronounced, high-contrast modulation. Forms are compact and vertically oriented, with pointed terminals, wedge-like serifs, and frequent internal counters created by split strokes. Capitals are decorative and dense, featuring strong vertical stems, tight joins, and occasional flourished cross-strokes that read as pen-derived. Lowercase maintains a consistent rhythm of narrow arches and straight segments, producing an even, textured color in words while preserving clear letter boundaries for a blackletter style. Numerals follow the same chiseled, calligraphic logic, with sharp angles and firm vertical emphasis.
Best suited to display contexts where its dense texture and ornamental detail can be appreciated—headlines, event posters, labels, mastheads, and brand marks that lean traditional or gothic. It also fits ceremonial applications such as invitations, certificates, and title treatments where a historic, authoritative voice is desired.
The overall tone is formal and historic, evoking manuscripts, proclamations, and traditional signage. Its crisp angularity and heavy texture convey authority and ceremony, with an emphatic, old-world character that feels intentional and crafted rather than neutral.
The design appears aimed at delivering a traditional blackletter voice with strong calligraphic contrast and crisp broken construction, balancing decorative capitals with a steady, readable lowercase texture. Its intent is to provide an immediately recognizable historic tone while remaining consistent across letters and numerals for cohesive branding and titling.
At text sizes the design creates a strong dark pattern with distinctive word shapes, while the more ornate capitals stand out as display elements. The sample lines show consistent spacing and a steady vertical cadence, with occasional flourished details providing visual variety without breaking the underlying rhythm.