Blackletter Heje 13 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, book covers, medieval, dramatic, rustic, mythic, playful, evocative, handmade, thematic, decorative, attention-grabbing, angular, faceted, wedge serif, irregular, hand-cut.
A heavy, faceted display face with a hand-cut blackletter flavor. Strokes are chunky and slightly uneven, with angular joins, chiseled terminals, and frequent wedge-like serifs that create a carved silhouette. Curves are often flattened or kinked, and several capitals show asymmetrical construction and varied internal counters, reinforcing a handmade rhythm. Spacing and widths fluctuate noticeably across letters, producing a lively, irregular texture that reads more like drawn signage than text typography.
Best suited to short-form display settings where texture and character are desirable: posters, titles, branding marks, packaging, and cover typography. It can also work for themed materials—renaissance fairs, fantasy games, or tavern-style signage—where an intentionally rough, hand-hewn blackletter look enhances the message.
The overall tone feels medieval and storybook—dramatic, rustic, and a little mischievous. Its sharp edges and dark mass suggest gothic folklore and fantasy settings, while the informal, imperfect outlines keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to evoke blackletter tradition through simplified, hand-rendered shapes—prioritizing bold presence and a carved, medieval mood over strict calligraphic precision. Its irregularities and variable widths seem deliberate to create an expressive, handcrafted voice at larger sizes.
Uppercase forms carry the strongest blackletter cues, with pointed spurs and broken-curve construction, while lowercase remains compact and sturdy with simplified, blocky bowls. Numerals match the carved aesthetic, with angled corners and occasional tapering that keeps the set visually cohesive.