Blackletter Ehbu 13 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, certificates, gothic, medieval, ceremonial, dramatic, heraldic, historical tone, decorative impact, ceremonial display, brand character, angular, pointed, ornate, calligraphic, fractured.
This typeface presents a classic blackletter build with broken strokes, pointed terminals, and wedge-like feet that create a faceted, chiseled silhouette. Stems are sturdy and dark, while joins and counters are tightened by sharp internal angles, producing a rhythmic pattern of verticals and notches. Capitals are more decorative and varied, with stylized diagonals and spur details; lowercase forms keep a compact, tightly packed texture with narrow apertures and a distinctly stepped, calligraphic modulation. Numerals follow the same carved, angular logic, reading as sturdy display figures rather than text-optimized lining forms.
Best suited for headlines, titles, posters, and branding moments where a historic blackletter voice is desired. It can work well on packaging, labels, invitations, and certificate-style layouts, especially when set with generous size and careful tracking to preserve letter distinction.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and formal proclamations. Its sharp fragmentation and dense rhythm add drama and severity, with a strong sense of tradition and authority.
The design appears intended to deliver an unmistakably traditional blackletter presence with crisp, angular construction and decorative capitals, prioritizing atmosphere and visual impact over neutral readability in long passages.
Spacing and internal openings are visually tight, which intensifies color on the line and makes the design feel best at larger sizes. The style relies on consistent broken-stroke construction and pointed detailing across both upper- and lowercase, giving it a cohesive, ornamental voice.