Blackletter Etfi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, titles, logos, medieval, dramatic, ceremonial, gothic, mysterious, historical flavor, display impact, calligraphic feel, dramatic tone, angular, calligraphic, blackletter forms, sharp terminals, textura-like.
This typeface features slanted blackletter-inspired forms with pronounced stroke contrast and crisp, knife-like terminals. Letterforms are built from angled, segmented strokes that mimic broad-pen calligraphy, with wedge-shaped joins and occasional spur-like protrusions. Counters are relatively compact and irregular, and many characters show asymmetrical, flowing entry/exit strokes that add motion. Uppercase forms are bold and sculptural, while lowercase maintains a consistent, rhythmic pattern with tightly articulated arches and pointed shoulders.
Best used for headlines, titles, and short statements where the angular rhythm and high contrast can be appreciated. It fits well in poster work, branding marks, album or book covers, and packaging that aims for a historic or gothic mood. For readability, it is most effective at medium to large sizes with generous spacing.
The overall tone is medieval and theatrical, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and ceremonial lettering. Its sharp edges and energetic slant create a dramatic, slightly ominous atmosphere that reads as historic and expressive rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to translate traditional blackletter calligraphy into a consistent, display-ready font with strong contrast and a distinctive slanted cadence. It emphasizes expressive stroke endings and medieval structure to deliver instant period character and visual drama.
The sample text shows strong word-shape texture and a lively rhythm, but the dense interior spaces and ornate stroke endings make it better suited to larger sizes than long passages. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with angled stress and tapered endings that visually match the letters.