Jim Nightshade vs Wilhelm Klingspor Gotisch

Jim Nightshade is a popular open-source alternative to Wilhelm Klingspor Gotisch's blackletter design. At 48% similarity, Jim Nightshade delivers a expressive, dramatic aesthetic. Compare which works better for branding and editorial projects.

48% Similarity

Visual Comparison

Jim Nightshade

Free

Aa Bb Cc 123

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()

Wilhelm Klingspor Gotisch

Premium

Feature Comparison

Feature Jim Nightshade Wilhelm Klingspor Gotisch
Type Free Premium
Classification display display
Variable Font No No
Weights 400 Multiple
Italics No Yes
License OFL-1.1 Commercial License Required
Language Support latin, latin-extended latin, latin-extended
Source Google Fonts Linotype

Performance Comparison

Metric Jim Nightshade Wilhelm Klingspor Gotisch
Score 47/100 N/A
File Size 73.4 KB N/A
Weights 1 N/A
Italics No N/A
Variable Font No N/A
Language Groups 2 N/A
CDN Delivery Yes N/A
x-Height Ratio 0.454 N/A
Cap Height Ratio 0.603 N/A

Which Should You Choose?

Recommended: Jim Nightshade

  • Delivers a expressive, dramatic, creative aesthetic
  • Free under OFL-1.1 license
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Consider: Wilhelm Klingspor Gotisch

  • Original design with refined typographic details
  • Designed specifically for branding and editorial
  • Commercial license with professional support
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