Blackletter Guri 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, logos, packaging, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, ornate, historical tone, dramatic display, decorative texture, gothic branding, angular, spiky, calligraphic, flared, blackletter.
A dark, blackletter-driven design with strong, compact letterforms and sharp angular joins. Strokes show calligraphic modulation with pointed terminals and frequent wedge-like flares, producing a faceted silhouette rather than smooth curves. Counters are relatively tight and the rhythm is dense, with pronounced vertical emphasis and crisp internal notches that keep letters distinct at display sizes. Uppercase forms feel emblematic and weighty, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, penned structure with sturdy stems and small, controlled bowls.
Well-suited to display typography such as posters, album or book covers, event branding, labels, and logo marks where a historic or gothic mood is desired. It can also work for short quotations or section openers, especially when set with ample tracking and line spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscript titling, heraldic signage, and gothic poster aesthetics. Its heavy presence and spurred edges create a dramatic, authoritative voice suited to storytelling, ritual, and historical themes.
The design appears intended to translate broad-pen blackletter conventions into a sturdy, high-impact display face, prioritizing atmosphere and texture over minimalism. Its consistent calligraphic cues and emblematic capitals suggest use in prominent titles and branding rather than long continuous text.
The figures match the font’s angular, calligraphic construction, and the sample text shows strong word-shape texture with high ink density. The design reads best when given generous size and spacing, where the sharp terminals and interior cuts can remain clear.