Blackletter Hena 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, logos, packaging, medieval, gothic, ornate, dramatic, traditional, historical flavor, decorative impact, brand character, display presence, calligraphic, angular, tapered, inked, compact.
This typeface features calligraphic blackletter forms with a right-leaning (italic) stance and sturdy, dark strokes. Letterforms are built from angular, broken curves and pointed terminals, with frequent wedge-like serifs and tapered joins that suggest a broad-pen or brush-derived construction. Counters are compact and irregular, and the overall rhythm alternates between dense verticals and sharp notches, creating a textured, patterned color on the line. Capitals are especially decorative, with pronounced internal shapes and flourish-like spur details, while numerals share the same heavy, carved character.
Best suited for headlines and short text where its decorative texture can be appreciated—such as posters, book and album covers, mastheads, and branding. It also fits themed packaging and event materials that aim for a historical, gothic, or ceremonial aesthetic.
The tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world craft. Its strong presence and ornamented forms feel dramatic and authoritative, with a distinctly traditional, gothic atmosphere.
The design appears intended to deliver an expressive blackletter voice with hand-drawn immediacy, combining bold color and angled movement to create impactful display typography with a historic, crafted feel.
In the sample text, the dense texture and many sharp joins create a lively sparkle at display sizes, while smaller settings can feel busy due to tight counters and frequent angular breaks. The lowercase shows a relatively compact footprint with distinctive, stylized bowls and shoulders that emphasize a hand-inked, historical flavor.