Blackletter Tuji 11 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, posters, packaging, book titles, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, traditional, historic evocation, display impact, manuscript feel, heraldic tone, angular, ornate, calligraphic, broken strokes, sharp terminals.
This typeface presents a classic blackletter structure with broken strokes, angular joins, and pointed, flared terminals that mimic broad-nib calligraphy. Stems are strongly vertical with crisp diagonals and compact internal counters, while capitals carry pronounced ornamental strokes and notched detailing. Lowercase forms keep a tight, rhythmic texture, with clear pen-influenced modulation and occasional tapered entry/exit strokes that add movement without becoming cursive. Numerals follow the same sharp, calligraphic logic, combining sturdy verticals with distinctive, chiseled curves.
Best suited for display applications where its texture and ornament can be appreciated—such as logotypes, mastheads, headlines, posters, album or book titles, and themed packaging. It can also work for short text passages when a historic, manuscript-like atmosphere is desired, though its dense blackletter rhythm favors larger sizes and generous spacing.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking medieval manuscripts, heraldic inscriptions, and old-world gravitas. Its sharpness and ornamental restraint make it feel authoritative and dramatic rather than playful, with a solemn, traditional voice.
The design appears intended to translate broad-nib, manuscript-era letterforms into a consistent, print-ready blackletter with strong vertical rhythm and decorative capitals. It prioritizes historical character and dramatic presence while keeping the lowercase system cohesive enough for short runs of text.
In text settings, the dense stroke pattern creates a dark, cohesive color on the line, and the elaborate capitals stand out strongly as display initials. The design maintains consistent calligraphic logic across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing an engraved, formal impression.