Blackletter Behu 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book titles, invitations, brand marks, medieval, heraldic, gothic, ceremonial, storybook, historic evocation, decorative display, dramatic tone, manuscript feel, brand character, flourished, calligraphic, angular, swashy, tapered.
This typeface presents a calligraphy-driven blackletter texture with sharp wedge-like terminals and frequent tapering into fine points. Strokes show a rhythmic alternation of thick main stems and slimmer connecting strokes, with compact lowercase proportions and a notably low x-height that gives ascenders and capitals more visual prominence. Many letters incorporate curved, hooked entries and exits, plus occasional internal notches and spur-like details that add sparkle to the silhouette. Spacing reads moderately open for a blackletter-inspired design, and the overall color stays even while preserving lively, hand-drawn irregularity in curves and joins.
This font is best used for display typography such as posters, headlines, book or chapter titles, and packaging where a historic or fantastical mood is desired. It can also work for event materials like invitations or programs when a ceremonial feel is appropriate. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous line spacing help maintain clarity and keep the texture from feeling too dark or intricate.
The tone is distinctly medieval and heraldic, evoking manuscripts, guild marks, and ceremonial lettering. Its sharp fins and swashy curves create a dramatic, slightly mystical presence that feels theatrical and story-driven rather than purely formal. The result is decorative and expressive, suited to settings where historic atmosphere is part of the message.
The design appears intended to reinterpret blackletter through a more fluid, pen-made approach, combining angular gothic cues with curved, swashed gestures. It prioritizes atmosphere and character over neutrality, aiming to deliver strong historical signaling and decorative impact in a cohesive alphabet and numeral set.
Capitals are especially ornate, with prominent curls and angular inflections that separate them clearly from the calmer lowercase. Numerals match the calligraphic language, mixing strong verticals with curved, pointed terminals for a cohesive set. In text, the dense shapes remain readable at display sizes, while the compact x-height and detailed capitals can become visually busy if set too small or too tightly tracked.