Blackletter Eblu 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logo, vintage, circus, western, playful, poster, retro display, sign impact, handcrafted feel, blackletter nod, rounded, tall, condensed, flared, inked.
This typeface has tall, condensed proportions with heavy, mostly monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Forms lean on simplified blackletter cues—compressed counters, occasional pointed joins, and vertical emphasis—while staying smooth and graphic rather than sharply angular. Curves are bulbous and confident, with subtle flare at ends and a consistent, punchy rhythm that keeps letterforms distinct even in tight spacing. Numerals and capitals share the same upright, columnar stance, creating a uniform, sign-ready silhouette.
Ideal for headlines, posters, and branding where a bold, retro display voice is needed. It also suits packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from condensed lettering with a handcrafted, old-time character.
The overall tone feels vintage and theatrical, evoking old posters, fairground signage, and nostalgic display lettering. Its stout strokes and narrow stance add authority, while the rounded shaping keeps it friendly and slightly whimsical.
The letterforms appear designed to blend blackletter-inspired structure with a smoother, more approachable display finish, prioritizing impact and vintage personality over text neutrality.
The design reads best at display sizes where the rounded corners and compressed interiors remain clear; in denser text, the narrow apertures and heavy weight can visually darken lines. The mix of straight verticals and soft, swelling curves gives it a distinctive “inked” presence suitable for strong headlines.