Blackletter Etfi 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, titles, branding, packaging, medieval, dramatic, formal, ornate, ceremonial, heritage tone, display impact, manuscript feel, ceremonial styling, angular, calligraphic, broken strokes, sharp terminals, blackletter forms.
An italicized blackletter with crisp, broken stroke construction and pronounced thick–thin contrast. The letterforms show angular joins, wedge-like terminals, and tapered entries that feel driven by a broad-nib pen. Counters are compact and dark, with occasional open apertures and subtle interior notches that create a faceted texture. Spacing and widths vary by character, producing a lively rhythm while maintaining a consistent rightward slant and a cohesive, dense color in text.
This font performs best in display contexts such as headlines, posters, book or album titles, and brand marks that want a gothic or heritage voice. It can also work for packaging or labels where an old-world, crafted impression is desired. For longer passages, it’s most effective when set generously and used sparingly as a stylistic accent.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking medieval manuscripts and gothic signage. Its sharp angles and glossy contrast give it a dramatic, authoritative presence, while the italic motion adds speed and flair. The result feels ornate and emphatic rather than neutral or modern.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter look with an energetic italic slant, balancing manuscript-inspired ornament with enough consistency to function in short texts. It prioritizes atmosphere and historical character, creating a bold, high-contrast texture that reads as traditional and authoritative.
Uppercase forms are particularly decorative and imposing, with distinctive blackletter silhouettes suited to initial-cap moments. The lowercase maintains readability for a blackletter style by keeping key shapes relatively open, though the dense texture and strong contrast make it best at moderate-to-large sizes. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with slanted, high-contrast strokes and pointed finishing details.