Blackletter Ehta 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, mastheads, packaging, medieval, gothic, heraldic, ceremonial, dramatic, historic evocation, ceremonial display, heraldic branding, manuscript feel, angular, broken strokes, calligraphic, pointed terminals, dense texture.
This typeface uses a broken-stroke blackletter construction with angular joins, pointed terminals, and crisp, faceted curves. Stems are firm and mostly vertical, while bowls and diagonals resolve into sharp wedges and hooked finishes that suggest broad-nib calligraphy. Counters are compact and the overall rhythm forms a dark, patterned texture, with capitals showing more ornate structure and pronounced verticality. Numerals follow the same fractured, calligraphic logic, maintaining consistent stroke shaping and a cohesive color in text.
Best suited to display settings where its patterned texture and angular detailing can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, mastheads, brand marks, and labels. It can also work for short passages or pull quotes when set with generous size and spacing to preserve clarity.
The tone is distinctly historical and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and formal proclamations. Its sharpness and dense rhythm give it a dramatic, authoritative voice with a strong sense of tradition.
The design appears intended to translate traditional blackletter calligraphy into a consistent, print-like font with strong vertical structure and recognizable medieval detailing. It prioritizes atmosphere and typographic color over neutrality, aiming for a classic, authoritative presence in display typography.
Several letters feature distinctive hooked or notched details (notably in terminals and shoulders), which increases character but also heightens visual complexity at smaller sizes. In continuous text the repeated verticals create a strong cadence, while capital forms provide emphatic, decorative entry points.