Blackletter Reju 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, signage, medieval, storybook, rustic, whimsical, dramatic, period flavor, handmade texture, decorative display, thematic titling, inked, calligraphic, flared, wedge serif, irregular.
A dark, calligraphic display face with flared, wedge-like terminals and softly chiseled contours. Strokes show subtle swelling and tapering, with rounded corners and slight irregularities that suggest a pen or brush rather than rigid geometry. The letterforms lean on sturdy verticals, compact bowls, and expressive entry/exit strokes; counters are moderately open and the rhythm is lively, with noticeable variation in character widths and silhouettes across the alphabet. Numerals follow the same hand-cut, inked aesthetic, with bold bodies and pronounced terminal shaping.
Best suited to headlines, short passages, and branding moments where personality is desired—such as book covers, event posters, fantasy or historical theming, packaging, and signage. It also works well for pull quotes or section openers where its handcrafted texture can set a scene without needing sustained small-size reading.
The overall tone feels medieval and folkloric—evoking old manuscripts, tavern signage, and fairytale headings—while the rounded, slightly playful carving keeps it from reading as severe. Its texture reads organic and handmade, adding warmth and character while still projecting authority and tradition.
The design appears intended to blend manuscript-era character with a friendlier, more rounded hand-drawn finish, delivering an ornamental display voice that feels traditional without becoming overly sharp or brittle.
At larger sizes the terminal shaping and uneven edges become a defining feature, producing a textured color on the line. In longer text the bold mass and energetic contours can feel busy, so it reads best when given breathing room and used as a voice rather than a neutral text workhorse.