Blackletter Ehvu 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, album covers, packaging, gothic, medieval, heraldic, solemn, dramatic, historical evocation, authority, ornament, dramatic display, angular, ornate, calligraphic, spurred, broken strokes.
A sharply constructed blackletter with broken, angular strokes and pronounced contrast between thick verticals and finer connecting cuts. Capitals are ornate and emblematic, with split stems, pointed terminals, and occasional enclosed or looped counters that read as decorative devices. Lowercase forms maintain a consistent vertical rhythm and narrow internal apertures, with spurred joints and wedge-like feet; curves are handled as faceted segments rather than smooth bowls. Numerals follow the same cut-and-spur logic, keeping a cohesive texture across letters and figures.
Best suited to display settings where its ornate capitals and dense blackletter texture can be appreciated—headlines, mastheads, posters, and branding marks. It can also work for short passages or pull quotes when set generously with ample tracking and line spacing to preserve legibility.
The tone is formal and archaic, evoking manuscript tradition, heraldry, and institutional authority. Its dense texture and sharp terminals create a stern, ceremonial feel that can also read as ominous or theatrical in contemporary use.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, manuscript-inspired blackletter voice with strong visual authority, pairing historically referential forms with a crisp, high-contrast cut suitable for impactful modern display typography.
The set shows noticeable case contrast in complexity: capitals are significantly more embellished than the comparatively restrained lowercase. In running text the face produces a compact, dark color with distinct word shapes, while the narrow counters and intricate capitals suggest careful sizing and spacing for clarity.