Blackletter Ehry 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, certificates, medieval, gothic, authoritative, ceremonial, dramatic, historical tone, display impact, traditional formality, ornamental texture, angular, faceted, broken strokes, diamond i-dots, tight spacing.
This typeface uses a blackletter-inspired structure with broken, angular strokes and faceted terminals that create a chiseled, calligraphic rhythm. Vertical stems dominate, with compact internal counters and pointed joins that give letters a crisp, segmented texture. Curves are rendered as sharp turns rather than smooth arcs, and many forms show wedge-like feet and beveled edges. Lowercase forms are relatively tall with tight apertures, while capitals read as sturdy, monolithic shapes designed to hold strong silhouettes. Numerals follow the same angular logic, with sharp shoulders and pronounced notches that keep them visually consistent with the letterforms.
It works best for display settings such as headlines, poster titles, branding marks, and packaging where a historic or gothic voice is desired. It can also suit certificates, invitations, or themed materials that benefit from a traditional, authoritative texture, while longer passages will typically require generous size and spacing for clarity.
The overall tone is historic and formal, evoking manuscript lettering and ecclesiastical or heraldic traditions. Its sharp geometry and dense texture feel commanding and dramatic, lending an old-world seriousness to headlines and short statements.
The design appears intended to capture a classic blackletter look with strong, high-impact silhouettes and consistent angular detailing. It prioritizes a dense, decorative texture and historical flavor suited to prominent, attention-grabbing typography.
Dot shapes on i/j appear as small diamonds, reinforcing the faceted, ornamental feel without adding excessive flourish. In text, the dense blackletter texture is prominent, so the font’s character is strongest at larger sizes where the broken-stroke details remain clear.