Smeyer

by Johannes Siemensmeyer · Website

Smeyer is a bold, condensed Fraktur from Johannes Siemensmeyer with the dense, vertical rhythm characteristic of traditional German blackletter. The narrow letterforms pack a lot of darkness into tight spaces, giving it a heavy, imposing presence that works for headlines, logos, and anything rooted in medieval or gothic aesthetics. Legibility holds up well for a blackletter at this weight, though it's still a display face at heart.