𝔊𝔬𝔱𝔥𝔦𝔠 𝔉𝔬𝔫𝔱 Copy & Paste — Fraktur & Blackletter Guide 2026

What Are Gothic / Blackletter Fonts?

Gothic fonts (also called Blackletter, Fraktur, or Old English) are a style of calligraphy that was the primary script in Europe from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. The style is characterized by angular, heavy strokes with decorative serifs and dramatic letterforms.

In Unicode, Gothic characters appear under the Mathematical Fraktur Symbols block. Each letter has a distinct blackletter appearance, making them perfect for dark aesthetic profiles and dramatic branding.

Gothic Unicode Font Styles

Who Uses Gothic Fonts?

Gothic Unicode fonts are popular across several communities:

• Dark aesthetic Instagram accounts — Fraktur bios match high-contrast moody photography
• Gamers — Gothic names in PUBG, Free Fire, and Call of Duty stand out dramatically
• Music artists — Heavy metal, rap, and gothic music artists use Old English in branding
• Discord servers — Gothic channel names and server descriptions create atmosphere
• Tattoo design — Use our generator to preview text before tattooing

Fraktur vs. Old English — What's the Difference?

Both Fraktur and Old English are blackletter scripts, but they have different origins:

• Fraktur (Latin: fractus, "broken") was developed in Germany in the early 1500s and was the dominant German script until the 20th century. It has slightly more refined, flowing strokes.
• Old English (also called Textura or Quadrata) was used in medieval England and has a heavier, more angular look. It is the style commonly associated with gothic metalwork and newspaper mastheads.

In Unicode, both are approximated by the Mathematical Fraktur block. The "Bold Fraktur" style creates a heavier look closer to Old English, while standard Fraktur is lighter and more legible.