Blackletter Wika 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, apparel, vintage, sporty, playful, retro, punchy, display impact, retro styling, handmade charm, brand voice, rounded, inked, bouncy, compact, high-waisted.
A heavy, slanted display face with compact proportions and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes are thick and rounded with softened corners, showing subtle contrast and a hand-inked feel rather than mechanical geometry. Many forms include small bulb-like terminals and occasional notches, giving the outlines a carved, stamped character while keeping counters relatively open for its weight. Capitals are tall and condensed, lowercase is energetic with a bouncing baseline and sturdy joins, and figures follow the same chunky, slightly irregular construction.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, logos, labels, and packaging where its bold, slanted forms can carry personality. It also works well for retro-leaning branding, event graphics, or apparel-style typography, especially when set large or with generous tracking.
The overall tone feels vintage and extroverted—part old-time signage, part playful show lettering. Its italic drive and chunky terminals add motion and bravado, suggesting a spirited, slightly mischievous personality with a nostalgic edge.
The design appears intended to fuse hand-drawn show lettering with a blackletter-tinged structure, prioritizing character and momentum over strict regularity. Its chunky strokes, rounded terminals, and animated slant suggest a display font made to feel expressive, nostalgic, and attention-grabbing.
In text, the strong slant and compact spacing create a continuous forward flow, while distinctive terminals and angular inflections provide a blackletter-leaning flavor without becoming overly ornate. The bold silhouettes dominate at small sizes, so it reads best when allowed room and contrast against the background.