Blackletter Jeho 10 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, certificates, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, traditional, historical evoke, authoritative tone, display impact, formal branding, ornate texture, angular, calligraphic, broken strokes, spurred, sharp terminals.
A compact blackletter with tightly set proportions and crisp, broken-stroke construction. Vertical strokes dominate, with pronounced contrast between thick stems and hairline connections, and frequent triangular joins and spurs. Terminals are sharp and slightly flared, giving many letters a chiseled, faceted finish. Counters are relatively small and dark, and the overall texture forms a dense, rhythmic pattern well suited to display sizing.
Best suited for headlines, titling, and short blocks of text where its dense rhythm and intricate stroke breaks can be appreciated. It works especially well on posters, book covers, labels, and identity marks that aim for a historic or ceremonial impression, and can also serve for certificates or formal announcements where a traditional voice is desired.
The font conveys a medieval, ceremonial tone with a strong sense of tradition and formality. Its sharp edges and dense color read as authoritative and dramatic, evoking manuscript and heraldic associations rather than casual or modern friendliness.
The design appears intended to deliver an authentic blackletter presence with a compact footprint and strong vertical rhythm, balancing ornament with legibility at display sizes. Its consistent spurs, sharp joins, and dark internal spaces suggest a focus on producing a bold, authoritative texture reminiscent of traditional calligraphic forms.
Uppercase forms are ornate but controlled, while lowercase keeps a consistent vertical cadence that can appear visually compact in longer lines. Numerals follow the same angular, calligraphic logic, with distinctive, stylized curves and pointed joints that match the letterforms’ dark, structured texture.