Blackletter Hywi 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, book covers, playful, storybook, rustic, retro, whimsical, handcrafted feel, medieval flair, bold impact, graphic display, chunky, rounded, chiseled, irregular, cartoonish.
A very heavy, hand-drawn display face with chunky strokes and softened, beveled corners that suggest carved or cut letterforms rather than strict geometry. Shapes are compact and slightly irregular, with small notches, spur-like terminals, and occasional wedge cuts that create a lively, uneven rhythm. Counters are generally tight and rounded, and joins often form blunt angles, giving the letters a sculpted, stamp-like presence. Overall proportions feel compact and sturdy, with simplified internal structure that prioritizes bold silhouette over fine detail.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing settings such as posters, headlines, game or event titles, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It performs well where a bold, handcrafted look is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the carved details and irregular rhythm remain clear.
The tone is playful and characterful, mixing a hint of medieval/blackletter attitude with a friendly, cartoon-like warmth. Its heavy silhouettes and quirky cuts read as mischievous and folkloric, evoking posters, titles, and hand-crafted signage rather than formal text typography.
The design appears intended to deliver an expressive, hand-cut take on historical letterform cues—retaining angular, blackletter-like energy while simplifying forms into thick, approachable shapes. It emphasizes strong silhouettes and a crafted feel for display use rather than continuous reading.
The font’s personality comes through in the inconsistent edge behavior and the varied treatment of terminals—some letters end in rounded stubs while others show sharper, chiseled nicks. In running text, the strong black shapes create a dense texture, making spacing and word shapes feel punchy and highly graphic.