Blackletter Ehmu 14 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, mastheads, packaging, medieval, gothic, solemn, ceremonial, dramatic, historic flavor, display impact, formal tone, period styling, angular, ornate, spiky, calligraphic, faceted.
This design uses broken, angular strokes with faceted curves and pronounced, wedge-like terminals that mimic a broad-nib pen. Counters are relatively small and shapes are built from segmented verticals and sharp joins, producing a dense, rhythmic texture. Capitals are more elaborate and compactly constructed, with strong vertical emphasis and occasional internal splits, while lowercase forms keep a consistent, narrow profile with steep shoulders and pointed feet. Numerals follow the same blackletter logic, with sharp hooks and compact bowls that keep the overall color dark and uniform.
Best suited to short-form display use such as headlines, mastheads, album or book covers, posters, and branding marks where a historic or gothic atmosphere is desired. It can also work for labels and packaging that benefit from a traditional, craft-forward tone, especially when set with generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, with a stern, historic voice that feels authoritative and traditional. Its sharp edges and compact spacing create a dramatic, formal mood associated with manuscripts, heraldry, and gothic signage.
The font appears intended to recreate a traditional blackletter writing style with crisp, faceted forms and a strong vertical cadence, prioritizing period character and visual impact over neutral readability. Its construction suggests a display focus, aiming for a bold, historic presence in titles and identity work.
The strokes show deliberate contrast through thick main stems and tapered, chiseled ends, giving letters a carved or inked feel. In text settings, the dark color and frequent angular joins make word shapes distinctive but visually intense, especially at smaller sizes.