Blackletter Jebe 14 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, logo design, album art, medieval, formal, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, historical evocation, decorative display, calligraphic feel, authoritative tone, angular, calligraphic, faceted, spurred, compact.
A compact blackletter with chiseled, angular construction and predominantly vertical stress. Strokes show subtle modulation that reads as pen-driven rather than geometric, with sharp terminals, wedge-like joins, and frequent spurs that create a faceted silhouette. Counters are tight and often partially enclosed, while curves are rendered as segmented arcs, keeping the overall rhythm crisp and dense. Capitals are tall and decorative with pointed finials and pronounced internal breaks; lowercase maintains a steady vertical cadence with narrow bowls and sturdy stems, and the numerals follow the same cut, Gothic logic.
Best suited for short display settings where its dense texture can read as intentional ornament—headlines, posters, branding marks, and titles. It also fits themed packaging and cover design where a historic or ceremonial atmosphere is desired, while extended small-size body text may require generous sizing and spacing to remain comfortable.
The font conveys a traditional, old-world tone associated with manuscripts, guild marks, and heraldic display. Its sharp edges and dense texture feel authoritative and ceremonial, with a dramatic, slightly severe presence that suits historic or ritualized themes.
The design appears intended to evoke classic blackletter calligraphy with a clean, consistent digital finish, balancing decorative capitals with a more regularized lowercase for practical setting. Its proportions and sharp detailing aim to deliver a strong, period-flavored presence in modern display typography.
The sample text demonstrates strong word-shape texture and a consistent dark color on the page, with distinctive blackletter forms (notably the broken arches and pointed terminals) that prioritize style over long-form readability. Spacing appears tight by design, helping lines lock together into a cohesive, patterned surface.