Blackletter Jeho 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, branding, certificates, medieval, gothic, formal, ceremonial, stern, historic tone, display impact, traditional flavor, ornate capitals, angular, ornate, calligraphic, fractured, spurred.
A high-contrast blackletter with crisp, broken strokes and pointed terminals. Letterforms are constructed from vertical stems and faceted curves, with frequent spur-like serifs and wedge cuts that create a rhythmic, chiseled texture. Capitals are elaborate and wide-set with prominent decorative swashes and internal counters, while the lowercase maintains a compact, dark color with tight joins and consistent vertical emphasis. Numerals follow the same sharp, calligraphic logic, mixing sturdy straight strokes with angled entry and exit cuts.
Well suited for display typography such as posters, headlines, and title treatments where the intricate blackletter structure can be appreciated. It can also support branding or packaging that leans into historic, gothic, or craft traditions, as well as ceremonial uses like certificates and invitations where a formal, traditional voice is desired.
The font evokes traditional manuscript and early print aesthetics, projecting a historic, authoritative tone. Its dense texture and sharp detailing feel ceremonial and serious, with a distinctly old-world gravitas suited to dramatic or heritage-forward messaging.
The design appears intended to translate calligraphic blackletter principles into a consistent, print-ready style with strong contrast, sharp joins, and ornamental capitals. It prioritizes historic character and visual impact, producing a dense, textured word shape that signals tradition and authority at a glance.
In running text, the strong vertical rhythm and broken forms create a pronounced blackletter pattern that reads best at display sizes where the fine cuts and internal shapes remain clear. The contrast and ornamentation give headings a commanding presence, while extended paragraphs can feel visually dense due to the dark overall color.