Blackletter Fiba 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, mastheads, packaging, medieval, formal, dramatic, ceremonial, historic, historical voice, display impact, manuscript texture, ceremonial tone, angular, spiky, calligraphic, textura-like, pointed serifs.
A pointed, blackletter-style design with tight internal counters and a pronounced rhythm of vertical strokes. Forms are built from sharp joins and faceted curves, with wedge-like terminals and occasional hooked strokes that echo broad-nib calligraphy. Uppercase letters are compact and ornamented without excessive flourish, while lowercase maintains a dense texture and consistent stroke modulation. Numerals follow the same angular, chiseled construction, integrating seamlessly with the letterforms.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, titles, posters, and mastheads where its intricate texture can be appreciated. It can also work for book covers, packaging, labels, and themed branding that calls for a historic or ceremonial feel; generous sizing and thoughtful tracking help maintain legibility.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and Gothic signage. Its sharp texture and emphatic dark strokes create a dramatic, authoritative voice that reads as traditional and weighty rather than casual.
The font appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter texture with crisp, angular detailing and a controlled level of ornament. It aims to balance tradition and readability by keeping forms disciplined and repeatable while preserving the dramatic, manuscript-like voice.
Spacing appears relatively tight, reinforcing a continuous “woven” text color typical of blackletter. The design relies on distinctive, pointed silhouette cues for differentiation, which heightens character but can reduce clarity at smaller sizes or in long passages.