Blackletter Siso 6 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, packaging, certificates, medieval, heraldic, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, historic flavor, formal display, heritage tone, dramatic impact, angular, calligraphic, sharp, spurred, faceted.
A compact blackletter with tightly set proportions, steep vertical emphasis, and crisp, angular joins. Strokes show pronounced contrast between thick main stems and finer connecting hairlines, with tapered terminals and wedge-like serifs that create a cut, chiseled silhouette. Counters are relatively small and enclosed, and many curves are rendered as faceted turns rather than smooth bowls, producing an assertive texture. Uppercase forms are more elaborate and spurred, while lowercase maintains a consistent rhythm with pointed shoulders, narrow apertures, and strong verticals; numerals follow the same sharp, calligraphic construction.
Best suited to display settings such as logotypes, album or event posters, mastheads, and headline typography where its angular texture can dominate the page. It also fits packaging and labels for heritage-themed goods, as well as ceremonial materials like certificates, invitations, and signage that call for a historic voice.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking manuscript and heraldic lettering with a formal, ceremonial presence. Its sharp silhouettes and dense internal rhythm read as historic, dramatic, and slightly austere—suited to designs aiming for gravitas and old-world character.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with strong vertical rhythm and pronounced contrast, prioritizing dramatic silhouette and period flavor over neutral readability. Its consistent calligraphic construction suggests an aim for cohesive texture in short phrases, titles, and emblematic wordmarks.
The sample text demonstrates an even, repeating vertical cadence typical of blackletter, with distinctive pointed diagonals in letters like v/w/x and a prominent, ornamental feel in capitals. At smaller sizes, the tight counters and dense stroke rhythm may benefit from generous tracking and leading to preserve clarity.