Blackletter Nuwi 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, editorial, medieval, gothic, authoritative, ceremonial, dramatic, display impact, historical tone, heraldic branding, dramatic titles, angular, faceted, blackweight, compact, high-impact.
A compact, angular blackletter with dense color and sharply faceted strokes. Forms are built from straight segments and pointed joins, with diamond-like terminals and minimal curvature, creating a crisp broken-stem rhythm. Counters are tight and often polygonal, and the lowercase shows a steady, even x-height with short, sturdy ascenders and descenders. The capitals are tall and sculpted with pronounced notches and internal cuts, while figures follow the same chiseled, monoline-to-slight-contrast construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, album or event graphics, and brand marks that need a historic or gothic voice. It can also work for short editorial callouts, certificates, menus, or packaging where a dense, traditional texture is desirable rather than extended body text.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, projecting gravity and tradition. Its hard edges and dark texture read as emphatic and formal, with a dramatic, heraldic character suited to historic or gothic themes.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter presence with a modern, cleanly cut finish—emphasizing sharp geometry, strong vertical rhythm, and high visual impact in display typography.
Letterspacing appears tight in text, forming a strong continuous texture typical of blackletter styles; readability improves with generous tracking and larger sizes. The design favors vertical emphasis and consistent, repeating stem patterns, which can make similar shapes (e.g., certain lowercase forms) feel closely related in running text.