Blackletter Beno 15 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logotypes, invitations, gothic, heraldic, dramatic, historic, ritual, historic voice, display impact, calligraphic feel, ornate caps, angular, ornate, calligraphic, spiky, dense.
This typeface presents a blackletter-informed calligraphic construction with sharply angled joins, broken curves, and tapered terminals that evoke a broad-nib pen. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with dark verticals and slimmer connecting elements creating a crisp, faceted texture. Capitals are more elaborate and wider than the lowercase, with prominent swashes, interior counters, and pointed finials; the lowercase is more compact and rhythmic, relying on repeated vertical stems and notched shoulders for an even color. Numerals follow the same chiseled, high-contrast logic, mixing sturdy verticals with occasional curling entry strokes and wedge-like serifs.
It is best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, titling, and logo wordmarks where its intricate forms can be appreciated. It also works well for themed packaging, event materials, and editorial openers that call for a historic or ceremonial voice rather than long-form reading.
The overall tone is formal and historic, with a dramatic, ceremonial presence that reads as traditional and authoritative. Its sharp silhouettes and dense rhythm give it a slightly ominous, theatrical edge while remaining legible at display sizes.
The design intention appears to be a bold, historically referential blackletter with calligraphic credibility, emphasizing sharp construction, strong contrast, and ornate capitals for impactful display typography.
Word shapes form a strongly textured line, with tight internal spacing and distinctive uppercase forms that naturally draw focus in headings. The italicless upright stance and consistent pen-angle cues keep the style cohesive across letters and figures.