Blackletter Jeko 2 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, titles, logos, packaging, posters, medieval, authoritative, ceremonial, dramatic, austere, historical evocation, display impact, formal tone, texture building, angular, sharp, faceted, spurred, chiseled.
A tightly set, angular letterform with faceted strokes and crisp, pointed terminals. The shapes are built from straight segments and abrupt corners, with diamond-like joins and spurred feet that create a carved, architectural rhythm. Counters are compact and often triangular or slit-like, giving the texture a dense, patterned color on the line. Capitals are tall and commanding with pronounced vertical emphasis, while lowercase maintains a narrow, disciplined silhouette with short extenders and firmly cut diagonals.
This style performs best in headlines, mastheads, and short titling where the dense blackletter texture can be appreciated. It’s also a strong choice for branding marks, labels, and packaging that aim for a traditional or old-world register, and for posters or event materials that need a commanding, historic voice.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, projecting authority and tradition. Its sharp, chiseled construction reads as formal and declarative, with a dramatic, historic voice well suited to evocative headings.
The design appears intended to evoke a classic blackletter presence through narrow proportions, sharp faceting, and strong vertical rhythm, prioritizing distinctive texture and historical character over neutral body-text readability.
The font’s dense texture and tight internal spaces make it most striking at display sizes, where the distinctive facets and spurs remain clear. Numerals follow the same blackletter construction, blending seamlessly into text with similarly angular cuts and compact forms.