Blackletter Tuka 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, certificates, gothic, medieval, heraldic, solemn, authoritative, period evocation, display impact, formal tone, ornamental texture, angular, calligraphic, broken strokes, spiky, ornate.
A sharp, calligraphic blackletter with broken strokes, pointed terminals, and strong thick–thin modulation. The letterforms are constructed from narrow vertical stems and faceted curves, with frequent diamond-like joins and hooked finishing strokes that create a crisp, engraved silhouette. Capitals are more ornate and emphatic, while lowercase maintains a compact, rhythmic texture with consistent vertical stress and tightly controlled counters. Numerals follow the same formal, high-contrast treatment, mixing angular cuts with occasional sweeping entry/exit strokes.
Best suited for display typography where its intricate blackletter texture can read clearly—posters, editorial headlines, album or event branding, and logo wordmarks. It also fits labels and packaging that benefit from a historic or artisanal voice, and formal pieces like certificates or invitations when set with generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is traditional and ceremonial, evoking Gothic manuscripts and heraldic inscription. Its spiky forms and disciplined rhythm feel formal, weighty, and authoritative, with an old-world, craft-driven character.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic Gothic blackletter look with crisp, high-contrast pen logic and decorative bite, prioritizing dramatic texture and period atmosphere over minimalism. Its consistent construction across caps, lowercase, and figures suggests a cohesive display face aimed at impactful titles and short passages.
Stroke endings often flare into sharp wedges and notches, producing a lively sparkle at display sizes. The texture in running text is dense and patterned, with relatively tight internal spaces that emphasize the blackletter color and reduce openness at smaller sizes.