This specific gothic typeface is characterized by its narrow proportions, sharp angles, and dense, dark texture. It was originally designed to emulate the formal hand-copied manuscripts of religious texts, maximizing the amount of text that could fit on expensive parchment. Printers still use it for ecclesiastical documents, hymnals, and formal certificates requiring a solemn, historic tone.
Heard on the job
Set the wedding invitations in a church text, but make sure the leading is loose enough that the older guests can actually read it.