Blackletter Hyba 14 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, brand marks, certificates, medieval, gothic, heraldic, dramatic, ceremonial, historic tone, dramatic display, heraldic branding, traditional texture, angular, flared, chiselled, textura-like, compact.
A dense, blackletter-inspired design with compact letterforms, sharp terminals, and pronounced wedge-like flares. Strokes feel chiseled rather than brushy, with firm vertical emphasis and crisp, faceted curves that create a rhythmic pattern of dark-and-light across words. Counters are generally small and enclosed, and many glyphs show pointed joins and notched transitions that reinforce a medieval, carved look. Capitals are strong and decorative without excessive filigree, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, sturdy texture suitable for set text at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, titles, and branding where a historic or gothic voice is desired—such as book covers, posters, event materials, labels, and certificates. It can work for short paragraphs when set large enough to keep the counters open, but it is most effective as a display face where its dense texture and angular detailing can be appreciated.
The font conveys a medieval, gothic atmosphere with a ceremonial and heraldic tone. Its heavy texture and angular silhouettes read as traditional and authoritative, lending a dramatic, storybook gravitas to headlines and short passages.
The design appears intended to capture a traditional blackletter feel with a bold, carved presence—prioritizing strong texture, sharp terminals, and a consistent medieval rhythm over modern minimalism. It aims to deliver immediate period character and gravitas in display typography.
The numerals follow the same faceted, calligraphic construction, with distinctive wedge terminals and compact proportions that keep them visually consistent with the letters. Spacing appears tuned to preserve the blackletter “woven” color, producing a strong typographic texture that benefits from generous size and breathing room.