Blackletter Enpa 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, album covers, gothic, vintage, theatrical, folkloric, old-world, period flavor, display impact, gothic branding, poster presence, heritage tone, rounded serifs, ink-trap feel, soft terminals, tall caps, poster weight.
A condensed, heavy display face with tall proportions, blunt vertical stems, and a consistent rhythm of thick strokes broken by small notches and carved-in joins. Terminals tend to end in soft, bulb-like wedges rather than sharp points, giving the letterforms a cut, stamped feel while keeping edges rounded. Curves are compact and upright, counters are generally narrow, and many glyphs show subtle inward bites at junctions that suggest pen or chisel influence. The overall texture is dense and dark, with noticeable variation in character widths across the set.
It works best for short-to-medium display text where the dense color and condensed width can build impact: posters, event titles, product packaging, mastheads, and logo wordmarks. In longer passages it remains readable but will look most effective when given generous size and spacing to avoid an overly dark block.
The font evokes an old-world, gothic mood with a slightly playful, carnival-poster energy. Its rounded blackletter flavor feels less severe than traditional fraktur, leaning toward folkloric and storybook atmospheres while still reading as historic and ceremonial.
The design appears intended to deliver a blackletter-inspired voice with softened edges—combining medieval structure with rounded, approachable terminals for contemporary display use. It prioritizes strong silhouette and period character over neutrality, aiming to communicate heritage and drama at a glance.
Capitals are especially tall and commanding, with distinctive silhouettes that help at display sizes. Numerals and punctuation match the same carved, wedge-terminal language, supporting headline and titling work where a strong period feel is desired.