Blackletter Ehni 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: mastheads, posters, packaging, certificates, album covers, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, stern, dramatic, period evocation, dramatic display, calligraphic texture, ornamental capitals, angular, calligraphic, broken strokes, sharp serifs, spiky terminals.
This face presents a formal blackletter texture built from narrow, upright forms with pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes are largely straight and segmented, with broken-pen joins and sharp, wedge-like terminals that create a crisp, faceted rhythm across words. Capitals are tall and decorative, showing split stems, notched corners, and occasional internal cut-ins, while lowercase maintains a consistent vertical cadence with compact bowls and restrained curves. Numerals are similarly stylized, mixing pointed entry/exit strokes with clearer open counters for readability at display sizes.
Best suited to display settings such as mastheads, headlines, posters, and theatrical or event promotions where a historic or gothic atmosphere is desired. It can also work for labels, packaging, certificates, and cover art when used at larger sizes with generous leading to maintain clarity.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world authority. Its sharp articulation and dense vertical rhythm give it a serious, dramatic voice that can feel imposing and tradition-bound rather than casual.
The design appears intended to translate broad-nib blackletter calligraphy into a crisp, print-ready style with strong contrast and sharp detailing. It prioritizes period character and patterned word texture over neutrality, making it a deliberate choice for themed and expressive typography.
Spacing appears intentionally tight to preserve a continuous blackletter color, with strong vertical emphasis and intermittent ornamental intrusions in the capitals. The sample text shows the design holding together well in short lines, where the patterned texture and distinctive letterforms read as a cohesive display style.