Odd Times by Gleb Guralnyk is a blackletter typeface that channels the angular, intricate letterforms of medieval fracture calligraphy. Every stroke carries weight and intention, giving your work an unmistakably historical sensibility while remaining functional across both digital and print contexts.

This typeface works particularly well for book cover designs with gothic or fantasy themes, where its dramatic character helps establish mood and period authenticity. You might deploy it for metal band logos that need visual punch, vintage certificate layouts or diploma designs, specialty wine labels with old-world positioning, or poster work that leans into historical aesthetics. The typeface comes in both OTF and WOFF formats, so you can use it wherever you need it. A hidden decorative swash tucked into the underscore character gives you an extra flourish when you want unexpected detail.

Beyond the typeface itself, you get a set of watercolor texture overlays useful for adding surface depth to designs, a vector illustration of an ornamental flying fish that pairs with the calligraphic mood, lettering compositions featuring period-appropriate slogans, and the complete character set rendered in vector format. These give you immediate starting points for historically grounded work. Head over to Creative Fabrica to download Odd Times and add this striking blackletter to your collection.