Blackletter Ehva 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, posters, packaging, certificates, medieval, ceremonial, dramatic, old-world, gothic, historic tone, display impact, manuscript feel, heraldic style, angular, fractured, pointed, textura, calligraphic.
A compact blackletter with tightly spaced, vertically oriented forms and a pronounced fractured construction. Strokes terminate in sharp wedge serifs and diamond-like points, with occasional hooked entries and small spur details that mimic broad-pen calligraphy. The rhythm is strongly vertical, with narrow counters and brisk internal angles; round shapes are rendered as faceted, broken curves. Capital forms are assertive and ornamental without becoming overly dense, while lowercase maintains a consistent, disciplined texture across words.
This style performs best in short to medium settings where its textured presence can be appreciated—logotypes, mastheads, posters, album covers, and packaging with a heritage feel. It also suits certificates, invitations, and thematic titles where a formal, historic tone is desired; for longer paragraphs, generous size and spacing help preserve clarity.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscript lettering and heraldic tradition. Its pointed terminals and dark, woven texture create a dramatic, authoritative voice that reads as historical and formal rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver an authentic blackletter voice with crisp pen-like terminals and consistent vertical texture. It prioritizes atmosphere and tradition, offering a strong, emblematic silhouette for display-oriented typography while remaining structured enough for brief text passages.
Numerals and punctuation inherit the same sharp, chiseled joins and wedge endings, keeping the set visually coherent. In running text, the font produces a strong “black” color and a pronounced vertical cadence, making it more impactful than airy.