Blackletter Tuji 9 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, medieval, gothic, formal, ornate, stern, historic tone, display impact, ornamental detail, calligraphic feel, angular, broken strokes, pointed serifs, spiky terminals, calligraphic.
A sharply constructed blackletter with broken, angular strokes and crisp, wedge-like serifs. The forms show pronounced thick–thin modulation and frequent faceted joints, creating a rhythmic pattern of vertical stems with narrow internal counters. Capitals are more elaborate and sculptural, while lowercase maintains a consistent, compact texture; several letters feature pointed terminals and occasional diamond-like details. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing sturdy verticals with tapered ends and curved bowls where needed.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, titles, posters, and brand marks that want a historic or gothic voice. It can also work well for labels, packaging, invitations, or certificate-style layouts where ornamental impact and tradition are more important than long-form readability.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscript tradition, heraldry, and old-world authority. Its dense texture and spiky detailing read as dramatic and serious, with a crafted, ornamental presence suited to emphatic statements rather than quiet body text.
The design appears intended to translate broad-nib calligraphy and medieval blackletter conventions into a bold, consistent digital face, emphasizing sharp craftsmanship, patterned rhythm, and decorative capitals for strong visual identity.
In text, the tight, patterned rhythm creates a strong “color” across lines, with distinctive uppercase shapes that stand out as display elements. Curved letters (like O and Q) retain the blackletter character through internal strokes and angularized curves, helping the style stay consistent across the set.