Blackletter Ehka 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, medieval, formal, authoritative, ceremonial, dramatic, historical flavor, ornamental display, period evocation, gravitas, angular, ornate, textura-like, spurred, blackstroke.
A compact blackletter with tight proportions, vertical emphasis, and crisp, broken strokes. The letterforms are built from straight stems and angular joins with pointed terminals and small spurs, creating a rhythmic, chiseled texture across words. Counters are narrow and often partially enclosed, while capitals show more decorative notches and interior cuts that reinforce the dense, engraved look. Numerals follow the same gothic construction, with sharp curves, wedge-like feet, and strong silhouette contrast against the white space.
Best suited for short display settings such as headlines, posters, album or book titling, and brand marks where a historical or ceremonial voice is desired. It can also work for labels and packaging that benefit from a traditional, craft, or archival aesthetic, while longer passages are more effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is traditional and historical, evoking manuscripts, heraldic inscriptions, and old-world print. Its dark, compact color and assertive angles lend it a solemn, ceremonial character that reads as formal and weighty.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic gothic presence with strong vertical rhythm and ornamental detailing, prioritizing period character and visual impact over neutral readability. Its construction aims to produce a dense, authoritative text color reminiscent of traditional blackletter printing.
In continuous text the type forms a highly patterned “woven” rhythm, with pronounced verticals and repeated broken arches; clarity relies on adequate size and spacing. The capitals are visually prominent and suit display lines, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, dense texture.