Blackletter Enry 15 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, book covers, brand marks, gothic, heraldic, dramatic, old-world, authoritative, historic flavor, ceremonial tone, display impact, traditional branding, angular, broken strokes, sharp terminals, beveled forms, dense color.
A compact blackletter with broken, segmented strokes and strongly angular construction. The letterforms are built from thick verticals and faceted joins, with wedge-like feet and pointed, chiseled terminals that create a dark, even typographic color. Counters are relatively tight and the internal shapes are often diamonded or notched, giving the forms a carved, emphatic rhythm. Capitals are tall and assertive with pronounced vertical emphasis, while the lowercase maintains a sturdy, upright texture; numerals follow the same beveled, cut-edge logic and read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, album or book covers, and branding that wants a historic or gothic signal. It can also work for certificates, invitations, and themed signage where strong, traditional presence is desirable.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and traditional signage. Its heavy presence and sharp detailing feel formal and commanding, with a dramatic, almost engraved quality that suggests tradition and gravity.
The design appears intended to deliver an unmistakable blackletter voice with sturdy, highly legible display forms. Its consistent, chiseled detailing suggests a focus on bold impact and a classic, old-world atmosphere rather than neutral text setting.
The design relies on consistent blackletter vocabulary—broken arches, narrow openings, and crisp cornering—so it performs best when allowed room to breathe. At smaller sizes the dense strokes and tight counters can visually merge, while at larger sizes the faceting and notches become a defining feature.