Blackletter Enry 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, titles, packaging, medieval, gothic, rustic, storybook, dramatic, period mood, dramatic display, handmade texture, gothic flavor, chunky, calligraphic, inked, irregular, tapered.
A compact, heavy display face with blackletter-inspired construction and a hand-drawn, inked finish. Strokes are thick and slightly uneven, with frequent tapering into pointed terminals and small wedge-like feet that suggest broad-pen movement. Counters are relatively small and shapes lean toward condensed, vertically oriented forms, while subtle irregularities in curve tension and stroke edges keep the rhythm organic rather than mechanical. Uppercase forms carry simplified gothic silhouettes, and lowercase maintains a consistent, sturdy texture with minimal delicate detailing.
Best suited to short-form display work such as posters, headlines, and title treatments where its gothic texture can be appreciated. It fits well on book covers, game titles, themed packaging, labels, and event branding that leans into historical, fantasy, or spooky atmospheres.
The overall tone feels medieval and theatrical, evoking old-world signage, folklore, and fantasy settings. Its dense black color and sharp terminals add a slightly ominous, dramatic flavor, while the hand-rendered wobble keeps it approachable and craft-forward rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold blackletter impression with a handcrafted edge—prioritizing character, texture, and period mood over neutrality or long-reading comfort. It aims to provide an instantly recognizable gothic voice that remains legible through simplified forms and consistent stroke weight.
The font builds a strong, continuous texture in text lines, with prominent vertical strokes and dark joins that can visually close up at smaller sizes. Numerals match the chunky, inked character and read best when given enough size and spacing to preserve interior openings.