Blackletter Ehbu 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, certificates, medieval, formal, ceremonial, dramatic, traditional, historical feel, display impact, traditional branding, manuscript tone, angular, calligraphic, textura-like, inked, ornate.
This design presents a blackletter-influenced, calligraphic construction with broken strokes and wedge-like terminals that suggest a broad-nib or pointed-pen rhythm. Forms are predominantly vertical with compact counters and a tight, columnar texture, while curved letters (such as C, O, and S) are shaped with faceted turns rather than smooth bowls. Stroke modulation is present but controlled, producing crisp joins, tapered entry/exit strokes, and occasional decorative flicks that keep the silhouettes lively. Numerals echo the same hand-cut feel, with sharp hooks and pronounced contrast between straight stems and tapered endings.
Best suited for display applications where the distinctive texture can be appreciated: headlines, posters, event or festival branding, and logo wordmarks. It can also support heritage-themed packaging, labels, and certificate-style pieces where a traditional, formal mood is desired.
The overall tone feels historical and ceremonial, evoking manuscript lettering, Gothic signage, and traditional European print. Its sharpness and compact rhythm create a dramatic, authoritative voice that reads as classic and slightly austere rather than casual.
The font appears intended to modernize a manuscript-inspired blackletter look into a consistent, usable display face, balancing angular gothic structure with a hand-drawn, inked finish. Its design emphasizes strong vertical rhythm and decorative terminals to convey tradition and gravitas while remaining legible in short text blocks.
Spacing and rhythm create a dense typographic color typical of blackletter styles, with strong vertical emphasis and frequent broken joins that help maintain clarity at display sizes. Several glyphs include modest flourish-like terminals, adding personality without becoming overly elaborate.