Blackletter Enbu 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, logos, headlines, packaging, medieval, gothic, dramatic, ceremonial, antique, period flavor, dramatic impact, handmade feel, title emphasis, angular, calligraphic, wedge serifs, ink traps, black strokes.
A calligraphy-driven blackletter with compact proportions, a right-leaning stance, and a dark, insistent texture. Strokes show a broad-nib feel with crisp joins, wedge-like terminals, and rhythmic thick-to-thin modulation. Bowls and counters are small and often pinched, with angular shoulders and occasional teardrop/diamond-like details that create a distinctly faceted silhouette. Uppercase forms read as ornamental yet controlled, while lowercase maintains a consistent handwritten cadence with lively entry/exit strokes.
Works best for display typography where a gothic or historical voice is desired—posters, titles, book covers, band or event branding, and themed packaging. It can also support short pull quotes or section headers when used with generous size and spacing to preserve character detail.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscript lettering, heraldry, and old-world craft. Its dense color and sharp articulation give it a dramatic, slightly ominous presence that feels suited to fantasy or historical storytelling.
The design appears intended to deliver a handcrafted blackletter look with strong presence and consistent calligraphic rhythm, balancing ornate medieval cues with enough regularity for headline readability.
Spacing appears relatively tight, which reinforces the heavy texture and makes the font feel most comfortable at display sizes. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with curved, cut-in shapes and pointed terminals that match the letterforms.