Blackletter Ehko 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, packaging, certificates, gothic, medieval, heraldic, ceremonial, dramatic, historic tone, display impact, ornamental caps, traditional texture, heritage branding, angular, broken strokes, diamond terminals, spurred, calligraphic.
A sharply constructed blackletter with broken, angular strokes and pronounced contrast between thick verticals and hairline joins. Capitals are ornate and sculptural, with pointed arches, tight internal counters, and spurred extensions that create a dense silhouette. The lowercase maintains a steady vertical rhythm with narrow bowls and diamond-like terminals, while numerals follow the same chiseled, faceted logic for a cohesive texture. Overall spacing reads moderately tight, producing a compact, patterned color that holds together in display settings.
Best suited to display typography such as logotypes, poster headlines, album or book covers, and packaging where a historic or ceremonial voice is desired. It can also work for certificates, event materials, and themed branding, especially when set at larger sizes where the internal detail and sharp joins remain clear.
The face conveys a formal, old-world tone with a strong gothic presence—authoritative, traditional, and slightly severe. Its pointed forms and heavy vertical emphasis suggest ceremony and heritage, evoking manuscripts, crests, and historical signage.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-impact blackletter texture with crisp, calligraphic drama, balancing decorative capitals with a consistent, vertically driven lowercase rhythm. It prioritizes a traditional gothic impression and strong visual identity over neutral, everyday readability.
Stroke joins frequently resolve into crisp points and notches, giving the outlines a cut-from-metal feel. Uppercase forms dominate visually and can feel imposing, while the lowercase stays comparatively restrained and rhythmic, supporting short text lines without losing the blackletter character.