Blackletter Entu 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, book covers, medieval, gothic, dramatic, ceremonial, antique, historical evoke, display impact, ornamental texture, crafted feel, angular, ornate, textura-like, flared, calligraphic.
A compact blackletter display with sturdy verticals, pointed joins, and faceted curves that read as pen-cut construction rather than geometric drawing. Strokes show a consistent, slightly calligraphic modulation, with wedge-like terminals and small hooked spurs that create a lively, engraved silhouette. Counters are relatively tight and openings are often narrowed, giving the text a dense rhythm while maintaining distinct letterforms. Numerals follow the same angular, decorative logic, with strong tops and sharply tapered finishes.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, poster titles, brand marks, and packaging where a historic or gothic voice is desired. It can also work for book covers, event identities, and short passages that benefit from a dense, decorative texture, especially at larger sizes.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world signage. Its dark color and crisp, spurred edges feel authoritative and dramatic, with a crafted, historical character rather than a modern minimal one.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter presence with a bold, ink-rich texture and enough ornamental detail to feel handcrafted. Its consistent rhythm and compact proportions suggest an emphasis on impactful display typography that communicates tradition and gravitas.
Letter proportions are compact with short extenders, and many forms lean on strong vertical stems that produce a stable baseline and an even, tightly knit texture in words. The design balances ornament with legibility by keeping key shapes clear while adding occasional curls and barbed terminals for personality.