Print Herod 13 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, titles, logos, album art, game ui, gothic, medieval, dramatic, spiky, handmade, thematic display, gothic revival, handcrafted texture, dramatic impact, blackletter, angular, calligraphic, sharp terminals, chiseled.
This typeface presents an angular, blackletter-influenced handwritten construction with strong diagonal slant and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes are heavy and taper into sharp, chiseled terminals, with frequent wedge-like ends and occasional notched cuts that evoke pen or brush movement. Counters are compact and irregular, and many letters show broken or faceted joins rather than smooth curves. Overall spacing and character widths vary noticeably, reinforcing an expressive, hand-drawn texture that remains visually consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
It works best at medium to large sizes where the sharp terminals and internal cuts can be clearly seen—such as posters, headlines, title cards, packaging accents, and logo wordmarks. It can also support themed interfaces or event graphics for fantasy, horror, metal, or medieval-inspired concepts, while extended paragraphs may feel busy due to the dense texture and irregular rhythm.
The tone is dark and theatrical, with a medieval/gothic flavor that reads as intense and slightly mischievous. Its jagged silhouettes and aggressive angles create a sense of ritual, folklore, or fantasy storytelling, leaning toward ominous or rebellious branding rather than neutral everyday text.
The design appears intended to capture a hand-rendered, blackletter-leaning look with modern punch: bold silhouettes, aggressive angles, and dynamic slant for high-impact display typography. Consistent chiseled endings and faceted joins suggest a deliberate effort to balance expressive handmade character with a repeatable, coherent style.
Uppercase forms are particularly emblematic and poster-like, while lowercase maintains the same angular logic with simplified, punchy shapes. Numerals follow the same faceted, calligraphic styling, helping the set feel cohesive in display contexts.