Blackletter Poso 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, album covers, packaging, medieval, gothic, authoritative, dramatic, ceremonial, historical tone, dramatic impact, manuscript evocation, display emphasis, angular, broken strokes, black mass, sharp terminals, faceted.
A heavy, blackletter-style design with fractured strokes, pointed terminals, and faceted curves that read as carved or chiseled. Forms are built from compact, vertical structures with short, abrupt joins and occasional spur-like protrusions, producing a dense, rhythmic texture in text. Counters are tight and irregular, and the overall silhouette is crisp and high-impact, with a slightly hand-cut feel that keeps the outlines from looking overly mechanical.
Best suited to short, prominent settings such as posters, headlines, mastheads, and logo or wordmark work where its dense texture can be appreciated. It also fits themed packaging, labels, and editorial display treatments that call for a historic or ceremonial tone.
The font evokes medieval manuscripts and Gothic signage, projecting tradition, severity, and ceremony. Its dark color and angular bite create a dramatic, almost heraldic presence that feels historical and formal rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver an unmistakable Gothic manuscript voice with strong impact and a cohesive, carved-stroke texture across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
In the sample text, the strong vertical rhythm and compact interiors create a prominent “black” page color, especially in longer lines and at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same faceted, steep-angled logic, helping mixed text feel stylistically consistent.