Blackletter Jehu 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, packaging, headlines, certificates, gothic, heraldic, ceremonial, severe, antique, historic tone, decorative display, manuscript texture, formal emphasis, brand character, angular, textura-like, pointed serifs, broken strokes, crisp joins.
A pointed, broken-stroke letterform with narrow proportions and a tight vertical rhythm. Strokes alternate between thick stems and hairline connections, with sharp, wedge-like terminals and crisp angular joins that create a faceted silhouette. Capitals are ornate but disciplined, showing compact internal counters and occasional calligraphic spur details, while lowercase maintains a consistent, upright texture with a restrained x-height and pronounced ascenders. Numerals follow the same chiseled, calligraphic construction, mixing straight stems with curved bowls and sharp finishing cuts.
Well-suited to branding moments that want a historic or institutional voice, such as logotypes, mastheads, posters, labels, and packaging. It can also work for certificates, invitations, and editorial headlines where the textured blackletter color is part of the visual identity rather than long-form reading.
The overall tone is medieval and formal, with a sober, authoritative texture that reads as traditional and ceremonial. Its dense, rhythmic verticality evokes manuscript lettering and old-world signage, lending a serious, historic character to short phrases and display lines.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, traditional blackletter texture with sharp, calligraphic construction and strong vertical emphasis. It prioritizes a consistent manuscript-like rhythm and ceremonial presence over neutral readability, making it most effective in display contexts.
Spacing and sidebearings appear relatively tight, emphasizing a continuous dark “woven” pattern in text. Many forms rely on interior cuts and narrow apertures, so readability improves at larger sizes or with generous line spacing.