Blackletter Ehpy 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, titles, book covers, branding, packaging, medieval, dramatic, gothic, ceremonial, storybook, historical flavor, dramatic display, manuscript feel, thematic branding, angular, calligraphic, flared, sharp, textured.
This typeface features a blackletter-inspired, calligraphic construction with angular joins, sharp terminals, and subtly flared stroke endings. The letters show a consistent pen-driven rhythm with moderate stroke modulation and small wedge-like serifs, producing a crisp, chiseled silhouette. Forms lean with a backward slant and vary in width from glyph to glyph, creating a lively texture in words rather than a rigid, monoline pattern. Counters are compact and often pinched, while ascenders and capitals carry pronounced hooks and pointed finials that emphasize verticality.
Best suited to display settings such as titles, posters, game or film branding, book covers, packaging, and themed event materials where an antique or gothic voice is desired. It performs well in short lines and impactful phrases, where its dense texture and ornate capitals can be appreciated without sacrificing clarity.
The overall tone is medieval and theatrical, evoking manuscript lettering, heraldic signage, and fantasy-era display typography. Its sharp edges and rhythmic irregularity lend it a slightly mischievous, storybook energy while still feeling formal and ceremonial.
The design appears intended to reinterpret blackletter through a hand-drawn, pen-formed lens, prioritizing historical flavor and dramatic character over strict uniformity. Its backward slant, sharp terminals, and lively width shifts suggest a focus on expressive headline typography with a strong period mood.
Capitals are highly stylized and decorative, with strong entry/exit strokes that can dominate at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same pen-cut logic, with curved figures shaped by angled terminals, keeping the set visually cohesive in headlines and short callouts.