Blackletter Etvu 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, traditional, heritage tone, display impact, calligraphic feel, ornamental caps, angular, broken strokes, calligraphic, sharp terminals, blackletter texture.
A slanted blackletter with broken-stroke construction, pointed arches, and faceted curves that read as pen-formed rather than geometric. Stems are compact and upright in feel despite the overall italic lean, with wedge-like terminals and small notches that create a rhythmic, chiseled texture across words. Counters are tight and apertures tend to be narrow, giving lines a dense, patterned color, while capitals show taller, more decorative entry/exit strokes for emphasis. Numerals follow the same fractured, calligraphic logic, maintaining the angular rhythm and compact proportions.
It performs best in short to medium-length settings such as headlines, display lines, posters, album or book covers, and brand marks that benefit from a historic or gothic voice. It can also suit labels and packaging where a dense, traditional texture is desirable, especially when given generous size and tracking.
The font conveys a historic, ceremonial tone with strong gothic associations and a dramatic, authoritative presence. Its patterned texture and sharp terminals feel formal and traditional, evoking manuscripts, heraldic lettering, and old-world signage.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with a clear italic momentum, preserving broken-stroke calligraphy while keeping letterforms relatively consistent and compact for cohesive word shapes. It aims for a strong, emblematic texture suitable for display typography rather than understated text work.
In running text, the strong diagonal stress and repeating vertical strokes create a pronounced texture, so spacing and size choices will noticeably affect readability. Capitals carry the most flourish and can be used as anchors for titling or initials.