Blackletter Ehni 3 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, medieval, gothic, ornate, authoritative, ritualistic, historical feel, dramatic display, ornamental texture, traditional authority, angular, calligraphic, broken strokes, wedge serifs, spiky terminals.
This typeface uses a broken-stroke construction with sharp angles, faceted joins, and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Capitals are compact and vertical with tight internal counters, while many strokes end in wedge-like serifs and pointed terminals that create a crisp, chiseled silhouette. Lowercase forms maintain a steady vertical rhythm with narrow apertures and occasional decorative hooks; round letters are built from segmented curves rather than continuous bowls. Figures follow the same blackletter logic, with stylized shapes and angled cuts that keep the set visually consistent in text.
It works best for short to medium-length display typography where its detailing can be appreciated—titles, mastheads, branding marks, and thematic packaging. It also suits ceremonial or institutional applications such as certificates and invitations, where a traditional, authoritative voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and ceremonial, evoking manuscript lettering and old-world print. Its spiky detailing and dense texture feel formal and commanding, with a distinctly historic, gothic character that reads as dramatic rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver an authentic blackletter texture with strong vertical rhythm, using broken forms and sharp terminals to create a historically resonant, ornamental presence. Its emphasis on dense patterning and decorative capitals suggests a focus on impact in display settings over extended reading comfort.
Texture becomes notably dark and patterned in paragraph settings due to tight counters and frequent vertical strokes, so spacing and size have a strong impact on clarity. Capitals are especially assertive and can dominate at the start of words, making mixed-case settings feel headline-forward even in longer lines.