Blackletter Lehy 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, album art, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, authoritative, historic tone, high impact, gothic texture, display focus, angular, sharp, condensed, ornate, calligraphic.
A condensed blackletter with dense vertical structure and tightly packed interior counters. Strokes end in sharp, wedge-like terminals with occasional hooked joins, creating a crisp, carved silhouette. The forms lean on straight stems and angular curves, with modest contrast that reads as heavy and emphatic rather than delicate. Uppercase letters are tall and compact with prominent top bars and pointed feet, while lowercase maintains a consistent rhythm of narrow arches and steep verticals; numerals follow the same chiseled, gothic construction for a cohesive texture.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, brand marks, and packaging where a historic or gothic mood is desired. It can work for short phrases in editorial or event materials when set large and with extra letterspacing to keep the texture from closing in.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscript lettering and traditional gothic signage. Its dark color and spiky details feel dramatic and authoritative, with a slightly theatrical edge that suits ominous, historic, or ritualistic themes.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver a compact, high-impact blackletter voice that reproduces the look of traditional gothic strokes in a clean, repeatable digital rhythm. Emphasis is placed on strong vertical cadence and sharp terminal shapes to create a bold, unmistakably historic presence.
In running text the tight spacing and dense black texture create strong atmosphere but can reduce legibility at smaller sizes. The design benefits from generous tracking and larger display settings where the wedge terminals and internal notches can be clearly seen.