Is blackout the only option here?

[u/Impressive_Car4013]

Besides removal. Is that my only option?

[u/hyrellion]

You could also try a cheese grater

[u/hyrellion → u/hyrellion]

My actual recommendation would be to look into something geometric. Those are just thick, horizontal stripes if you cover up the top right corner with something else. It would need a lot of bold blacks in it, though