Blackletter Gumi 7 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, titles, logotypes, packaging, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, traditional, historic evocation, dramatic display, formal tone, decorative impact, ornate, angular, calligraphic, spurred, inked.
A compact, blackletter-inspired display face with dense, dark color and sharply modeled strokes. Letterforms show pronounced contrast between thick verticals and fine hairline joins, with wedge-like terminals, pointed notches, and small spur details that mimic broad-nib calligraphy. Counters are tight and shapes are slightly condensed, creating a rhythmic vertical texture, while curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) are rendered as faceted bowls with crisp internal cuts. Lowercase forms keep a sturdy, upright stance with prominent ascenders/descenders and simple, heavy dots on i and j; numerals are similarly stylized with strong diagonals and tapered ends.
Best suited for headlines, titles, and short passages where its dense texture and calligraphic detailing can be appreciated. It fits branding or packaging that aims for a historic, gothic, or old-world feel, as well as event materials, certificates, and editorial display moments that call for a traditional, authoritative voice.
The overall tone feels medieval and ceremonial, with a formal, traditional presence and a dramatic, storybook gravitas. Its sharp joins and dense texture read as historic and authoritative rather than casual or playful.
The font appears designed to evoke historic blackletter calligraphy in a bold, compact display form, prioritizing strong silhouette, ornamental terminals, and a consistent vertical rhythm. Its construction suggests an intent to deliver an unmistakably gothic atmosphere while remaining legible in short, prominent text.
The design relies on consistent blackletter construction cues—broken strokes, pointed terminals, and narrow internal spaces—so it performs best when given adequate size and breathing room. In longer settings the tight counters and strong vertical rhythm can become visually intense, emphasizing its display nature.