Blackletter Leki 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, certificates, medieval, ceremonial, gothic, dramatic, traditional, historical evocation, formal display, dramatic tone, calligraphic texture, angular, pointed, inked, calligraphic, sharp serifs.
A sharply cut blackletter with tall vertical stems, pointed joins, and chiseled terminals that create a crisp, faceted silhouette. Strokes show pronounced contrast, with thin hairlines and heavier main stems, and frequent triangular or wedge-like feet and caps. Curves are reduced into angled segments, giving bowls and shoulders a broken, rhythmic texture rather than smooth rounds. Capitals are compact but imposing, with strong vertical emphasis and distinctive, blade-like finishing strokes; lowercase follows a tight, upright cadence with narrow interior counters and clear stroke segmentation.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, album or event branding, and logotypes where a historic or gothic voice is desired. It can also support packaging, labels, certificates, and themed editorial callouts when used at larger sizes so the sharp joins and counters remain clear.
The tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldic signage, and old-world print traditions. Its sharp geometry and dense texture read as authoritative and dramatic, with a formal, ritual quality rather than casual warmth. Overall it projects seriousness and gravitas, suited to designs that want a traditional, gothic atmosphere.
The design appears intended to translate broad-pen blackletter calligraphy into a crisp, print-ready form with strong contrast and a consistent carved rhythm. It prioritizes period character, vertical drive, and an authoritative texture for impactful display use.
The numerals and punctuation adopt the same cut, angular logic as the letters, helping the set feel visually unified in display settings. In longer lines the repeated verticals form a strong dark rhythm, so spacing and size choices will meaningfully affect readability and texture.