Blackletter Hery 14 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, packaging, headlines, certificates, medieval, gothic, ornate, authoritative, dramatic, historic tone, display impact, decorative authority, traditional flavor, strong presence, angular, spurred, faceted, calligraphic, dense.
A heavy, blackletter-styled design with compact, faceted forms and prominent wedge-like terminals. Strokes show a calligraphic, broad-pen logic: thick verticals, tighter joins, and sharp internal angles that create a chiseled rhythm across words. Caps are tall and decorative with strong black mass and occasional inner notches, while the lowercase is sturdier and more compact, keeping counters relatively small. Numerals echo the same carved, spurred construction, producing a cohesive, weighty texture in text.
Best suited to display contexts where its dense blackletter texture can be appreciated: wordmarks, posters, album or event titles, packaging labels, and ceremonial materials such as invitations or certificate-style layouts. It performs particularly well in short lines and emphasized phrases where the ornate capitals can set the tone without overwhelming readability.
The font conveys a medieval, ceremonial tone with a bold, traditional gravitas. Its dense black presence feels formal and commanding, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world signage.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional blackletter voice with strong presence and decorative authority, prioritizing historical character and impact over neutral text economy.
Spacing and shape complexity create a strong word silhouette, with caps becoming especially attention-grabbing in mixed-case settings. The design’s sharp terminals and tight counters increase visual intensity, especially at smaller sizes or in long passages.