Blackletter Guba 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, book covers, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, traditional, historical evocation, dramatic display, ornamental titling, angular, calligraphic, spurred, faceted, crisp.
A stylized blackletter with faceted, angular construction and subtly calligraphic stroke endings. Strokes show moderate contrast and frequent wedge-like terminals and spurs, producing a crisp, carved rhythm rather than smooth curves. Bowls and counters are compact, with pointed joins and occasional diamond-like interior shapes, while capitals carry stronger ornamental silhouettes and sharper diagonals. Lowercase forms remain sturdy and legible for a blackletter style, with a consistent vertical stress and a slightly irregular, hand-cut feel across characters.
Best suited to display contexts such as posters, headlines, album or book covers, and branding that aims for a historic or gothic voice. It also works well for packaging and labels where a traditional, crafted impression is desired, especially at sizes large enough to preserve interior detail.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscript lettering, heraldic titling, and old-world craft. Its sharp edges and dark texture create a dramatic, authoritative presence that reads as traditional and historic rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter presence with a slightly hand-rendered, chiseled finish, balancing ornament and readability for strong display typography.
In text, the face builds a dense, dark color with pronounced rhythm from repeated verticals, while distinctive capitals help with emphasis and hierarchy. Numerals and punctuation match the same faceted language, keeping the set visually cohesive.