Blackletter Leho 6 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, branding, packaging, medieval, gothic, solemn, ceremonial, dramatic, historic tone, high impact, ornamental display, angular, fractured, vertical, sharp, calligraphic.
A tightly set blackletter with strong vertical emphasis and condensed proportions. Strokes terminate in sharp, chiseled wedge serifs and pointed spurs, with rhythmic breaks and notches that create a distinctly fractured texture. Counters are narrow and enclosed, and the forms lean on straight stems and angular joins rather than round curves, giving the face a compact, forceful presence. Numerals follow the same spiky, ornamental logic, reading clearly at display sizes while maintaining the rigid, vertical cadence.
This font performs best in short, prominent settings such as logotypes, mastheads, posters, album covers, and themed branding or packaging. It is well suited to titles and pull quotes where its dense blackletter texture can be appreciated, rather than extended body copy.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldic inscriptions, and traditional gothic signage. Its hard edges and dense color feel authoritative and dramatic, with an old-world gravity that suits serious or theatrical messaging.
The letterforms appear intended to capture a traditional blackletter voice with crisp, angular pen-like construction and a compact footprint. The emphasis on wedge terminals, broken strokes, and vertical cadence suggests a design goal of strong historical character with modern display clarity.
The design relies on consistent vertical rhythm and repeated wedge terminals, producing a strong pattern across words. In longer lines the dense texture becomes a dominant visual element, so spacing and size will strongly influence legibility and impact.