Blackletter Enta 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, mastheads, packaging, book covers, medieval, gothic, formal, dramatic, traditional, heritage tone, display impact, period styling, authoritative voice, angular, faceted, broken strokes, blackletter rhythm, ornamental capitals.
A compact, blackletter-style face with dense vertical stems, angular joins, and faceted curves that read as chiseled and calligraphic. Strokes terminate in sharp, wedge-like serifs and pointed hooks, with occasional rounded bulges that soften the otherwise broken construction. The texture is dark and even in running text, with tight counters and a consistent vertical cadence; capitals feel heavier and more ornamental than the lowercase. Numerals follow the same pointed, slightly calligraphic treatment and sit firmly on the baseline with sturdy, simplified forms.
Best suited to display settings where a period or gothic mood is desired—headlines, titling, posters, event branding, labels, and cover design. It also works for short emphatic passages or pull quotes, but its dense texture makes it less ideal for small-size, long-form reading.
The overall tone evokes manuscript and early print traditions, projecting a ceremonial, historical character. Its sharp edges and compact rhythm create a commanding, authoritative voice with a strong sense of gravitas.
The design appears intended to capture a traditional blackletter voice with a bold, compact footprint and a consistent vertical rhythm, delivering strong impact in titles while retaining recognizable historical letter construction.
Letterforms show a controlled, hand-cut quality: curves are often implied through angled segments, and many terminals flick outward into small spurs or hooks. In longer passages the face creates a strong black texture, prioritizing presence and stylistic atmosphere over airy readability.