Blackletter Fonts

What are blackletter fonts?

Blackletter fonts are a type of font inspired by the calligraphy style popular in the Middle Ages. They are otherwise known as Old English or Gothic fonts.

They are characterized by their highly stylized letterforms with thick and thin strokes and ornate flourishes. Most characters in blackletter fonts will have serifs, lending them a bold look.

If you’re going for a stark vintage vibe and a sense of legacy in your design, blackletter fonts should be your first choice. Because they’re not as readable, they’re best used as header or title fonts or as display fonts.

When you’re looking for fonts that are not Blackletter fonts, you might want to consider using Creative Fabrica’s fancy font/text generator. It’s a tool that allows you to generate all sorts of fancy font styles that you can copy and paste.

How to use blackletter fonts in your projects

To use blackletter fonts in your projects, first you must consider the purpose and message you want to communicate. Blackletter fonts have a very strong and striking look, but they’re not very legible. So they’re not recommended for longer texts or body texts.

The best blackletter fonts can work well for brand logos aiming for a timeless aesthetic.

Blackletter fonts also create a strong impression when used on book covers, posters, or flyers.

To keep your design from looking illegible and cluttered, pair blackletter fonts with a very simple and neutral font.

Want to learn more about blackletter fonts? This article onHow to Identify Different Kinds of Fonts introduces you to blackletter fonts and all other available font types on Creative Fabrica.

Find the most popular blackletter fonts on Creative Fabrica

Creative Fabrica offers creatives like you a wide range of high-quality blackletter fonts that you can incorporate into a variety of design projects, from crafting, branding, to other digital design products. Our library has different modern takes on the blackletter typeface, ranging from more traditional types to playful iterations to give you more options for your design.

Find more tips on how to pair fonts by reading our article on How to Pair Fonts with 25 Perfect Font Combinations.

We’re looking forward to seeing your creations with our blackletter fonts!