Blackletter Beno 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, titles, posters, editorial, branding, medieval, formal, dramatic, authoritative, ceremonial, period evocation, display impact, calligraphic feel, traditional tone, angular, calligraphic, fractured, spiky, ornate.
A calligraphic blackletter with sharp, faceted strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are built from broken curves and angled joins, with tapered terminals that read like pen- or nib-driven cuts. Capitals are compact and highly styled, featuring interior counters pinched by diagonal strokes and occasional flourish-like hooks. Lowercase forms are narrow and vertical in rhythm, with dense texture and frequent diamond-like joins; ascenders are tall and straight while bowls and arches are constructed from segmented strokes. Numerals follow the same chiseled logic, mixing angular spines with rounded, split-curve elements for a cohesive set.
Best suited to headlines, titles, mastheads, and short editorial passages where its strong texture can be appreciated. It works well for historical or fantasy-themed branding, event materials, book covers, and poster typography where a traditional, dramatic presence is desired.
The font conveys a medieval, ceremonial tone with a stern, authoritative voice. Its dense texture and pointed detailing suggest tradition, ritual, and gravitas, making text feel historic and formal rather than casual or modern.
The design appears intended to emulate classic blackletter calligraphy with a crisp, nib-cut feel, balancing ornamental character with consistent rhythm for setting display text and short blocks. Its cohesive treatment of caps, lowercase, and figures suggests a focus on creating an immersive, period-evocative typographic voice.
Stroke endings often sharpen into wedge-like points, and internal spaces are small, creating strong color on the page. The sample text shows a consistent vertical cadence and a dark, even texture, though the ornate capitals and narrow counters can become busy at smaller sizes.