Blackletter Ehti 11 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, authoritative, historic voice, display impact, ornamental caps, textura texture, angular, calligraphic, spurred, sharp, compact.
A compact blackletter design with sharply broken strokes and pronounced triangular serifs. The forms show strong vertical emphasis and a consistent calligraphic rhythm, with pointed terminals, wedge-like joins, and occasional ink-trap-like notches that reinforce the cut, chiseled look. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend to close, producing dense word shapes; capitals are more ornate and sculpted, while lowercase maintains a disciplined, repeating texture. Numerals match the angular construction and high-contrast stroke modulation, reading clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging accents, and period-flavored signage. It can also work for short pulls, mastheads, or title treatments where its dense texture and ornamental capitals can be appreciated without demanding prolonged readability.
The overall tone is historical and ceremonial, evoking manuscript lettering, heraldic display, and traditional Gothic signage. Its dark, insistent texture and sharp detailing create a dramatic, authoritative presence suited to emphatic statements rather than quiet reading.
The design intention appears to be a traditional blackletter voice with crisp, calligraphic construction and a compact footprint, optimized for striking display typography and historic or ceremonial theming.
Spacing appears intentionally tight, amplifying the continuous blackletter color in text. Distinctive diagonals and pointed terminals make the face visually energetic, but the dense counters and strong texture suggest it will perform best when given sufficient size and breathing room.