Blackletter Ehji 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, album art, medieval, gothic, dramatic, ceremonial, ominous, historical evocation, dramatic display, decorative branding, manuscript feel, theatrical mood, angular, spiky, calligraphic, ornate, blackletter.
A slanted blackletter with compact proportions and a lively, handwritten rhythm. Strokes show medium contrast with pointed terminals, sharp wedges, and intermittent pen-like flares that create a textured silhouette. Uppercase forms are more ornate and densely notched, while lowercase letters are simpler but still maintain broken, angular construction and narrow counters. Spacing is tight and letterforms vary slightly in width, reinforcing an organic, drawn feel across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited for headlines and short phrases where its intricate blackletter texture can be appreciated at larger sizes. It works well for branding marks, packaging, event titles, and entertainment-oriented materials that aim for a historical or gothic mood, and is less appropriate for extended body text due to its dense detailing.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, with a dark, storybook gravity. Its jagged edges and calligraphic bite suggest tradition, mystery, and a slightly ominous theatricality rather than modern neutrality.
The design appears intended to evoke historical manuscript lettering through sharp, pen-driven forms and decorative capitals, while keeping a consistent slanted rhythm for expressive display typography. It prioritizes atmosphere and character over quiet readability, delivering a distinctly traditional, dramatic presence.
Capitals tend to dominate with pronounced decorative strokes and strong vertical emphasis, while the lowercase keeps a consistent slant and maintains readability in short runs. Numerals echo the same sharp, pen-cut language, with distinctive angled forms and tapered ends that suit display settings.