Blackletter Fiba 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, invitations, medieval, gothic, formal, dramatic, heraldic, historic flavor, display impact, calligraphic texture, ceremonial tone, ornamental voice, angular, ornate, calligraphic, pointed, chiselled.
A pointed, blackletter-style design built from crisp, angular strokes and sharp terminals. The letterforms show pronounced thick–thin modulation with wedge-like joins and cut-in counters that create a faceted, chiselled look. Curves are handled as segmented, sculpted bowls (notably in O/C/Q), and many strokes finish in small, blade-like flicks that reinforce the dense texture. Spacing and widths vary by glyph, producing a lively rhythm and a distinctly handcrafted, pen-drawn feel while maintaining a consistent vertical stance and strong baseline discipline.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, mastheads, and logo-style wordmarks where its pointed detail can be appreciated. It also fits packaging, certificates, invitations, and themed materials that benefit from a historic or ceremonial voice; in longer passages it will work most comfortably at larger sizes with ample line spacing.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world authority. Its sharpness and contrast add drama and gravity, giving text a solemn, traditional character with a touch of ornamented flair.
The design appears intended to translate a traditional blackletter calligraphic model into a clean, reproducible font with strong contrast, crisp angles, and decorative terminals. Its variable widths and faceted curves suggest an aim to keep the texture lively and handcrafted while remaining structurally consistent across the alphabet and figures.
In running text, the dark color and tight internal spaces create a compact, textured band, with capitals reading as especially monumental. The numerals follow the same calligraphic contrast and pointed finishing, helping headings and dated elements feel stylistically unified.