Blackletter Voli 3 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, album covers, certificates, medieval, authoritative, ornate, dramatic, ceremonial, historic evoke, dramatic display, ceremonial tone, gothic branding, angular, broken strokes, spurred, compressed capitals, rhythmic texture.
A dense, display-oriented blackletter with broken strokes, sharp joins, and prominent spurs. The design relies on bold, dark verticals contrasted with hairline connection details, creating strong internal counters and flicking terminals. Capitals are elaborate and compact, with curled and notched features that read as carved or pen-cut forms, while lowercase letters maintain a disciplined rhythm of straight stems and faceted shoulders. Numerals follow the same chiseled, calligraphic logic, with teardrop-like curves and pointed entry/exit strokes that keep the texture cohesive across the set.
Best suited to headlines and short display copy where its broken-stroke detailing and bold texture can be appreciated. It works well for posters, logotypes, album or book covers, and formal certificate-style pieces where a historic or gothic voice is desired, rather than extended body text.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and formal proclamations. Its heavy black massing and intricate details feel authoritative and dramatic, with a slightly theatrical, gothic edge that commands attention.
The letterforms appear intended to deliver a traditional blackletter voice with strong visual authority, prioritizing dramatic texture and ornament over neutrality. The consistent chiseled terminals and spurred stems suggest a design aimed at evoking historic calligraphy in modern display typography.
In text settings the face produces a strong, continuous dark band with pronounced word shapes and distinctive capitals. Detail density is high, so small sizes and tight spacing can reduce clarity, while larger settings emphasize the ornamental cuts and lively terminal flicks.