Blackletter Guhu 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, book covers, medieval, gothic, dramatic, antique, storybook, historic feel, fantasy tone, expressive display, handcrafted look, angular, spiky, calligraphic, flared, irregular.
A stylized display face with blackletter-influenced construction and a distinctly hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes show flared, wedge-like terminals and chiseled joins, with angular curves that break into facets rather than smooth ovals. The outlines are clean but intentionally irregular in places, giving letters a lively, slightly uneven texture. Counters are compact and openings are sometimes narrow, while capitals carry bold, emblem-like silhouettes with sharp serifs and occasional hooked forms.
Well suited to short, prominent settings such as headlines, titles, posters, game or film branding, and packaging where a medieval or gothic cue is desired. It also fits book covers and chapter openers, especially for fantasy or historical themes, but is less ideal for long continuous body text at small sizes.
The font conveys an old-world, medieval tone—ornate and slightly mischievous rather than strictly formal. Its sharp terminals and calligraphic swing suggest parchment-era lettering, evoking fantasy, folklore, and historic signage.
The design appears intended to capture a blackletter atmosphere through sharp, faceted strokes and flared terminals while keeping forms bold and approachable for modern display use. The controlled irregularity suggests a drawn, crafted aesthetic meant to feel expressive and story-driven rather than mechanically rigid.
In text, the strong silhouettes and spiky terminals create a dark, textured color that reads best with generous size and spacing. Several letters feature distinctive hooked or swashed strokes that add character but can tighten readability in dense paragraphs.