Blackletter Jera 16 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, certificates, medieval, gothic, dramatic, ceremonial, ornate, historic tone, display impact, calligraphic texture, ornamental branding, sharp, angular, calligraphic, broken, spiky.
A narrow, broken-stroke letterform with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, blade-like terminals. Stems are mostly vertical and compact, with angular joins and intermittent hairline connecting strokes that create a cut-and-assembled rhythm typical of pen-driven construction. Capitals read as more ornate and commanding, while lowercase remains tight and pointed, with a short x-height and compressed counters that keep the texture dense. Numerals follow the same calligraphic contrast, mixing bold wedges with fine entry/exit strokes for a cohesive set.
Best suited for display contexts such as headlines, titles, posters, and branding where a historic or gothic atmosphere is desired. It can work well for logos, product labels, invitations, and certificate-style pieces that benefit from dense texture and dramatic contrast, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, guild marks, and old-world signage. Its sharp contours and high-contrast strokes add a dramatic, slightly ominous energy, while the consistent calligraphic logic lends it a formal, crafted presence.
The design appears intended to translate broad-nib calligraphy into a clean, repeatable blackletter texture with strong vertical rhythm and ornamental bite. Its proportions prioritize compactness and impact, aiming for a distinctive historical voice that reads as crafted and authoritative.
In text, the font forms a dark, rhythmic color with frequent vertical emphasis, making word shapes feel compact and patterned. The pointed terminals and broken curves are especially prominent at larger sizes, where the internal cuts and hairlines become part of the visual character.