Blackletter Hery 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, titles, branding, labels, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, authoritative, dramatic, historical evocation, dramatic display, ornamental texture, heritage branding, ceremonial tone, angular, calligraphic, broken strokes, beveled terminals, dense texture.
A dark, angular blackletter with broken strokes, wedge-like serifs, and beveled terminals that create a faceted, carved look. Stems are heavy and compact, with intermittent notches and sharp joins that emphasize the traditional fractured construction. Uppercase forms are relatively tall and narrow with strong vertical rhythm, while lowercase maintains a sturdy, even x-height and tight internal counters. Overall spacing and joins produce a dense, patterned texture that reads as highly stylized rather than text-neutral.
Best used for headlines, titles, and short statements where its ornate texture can be appreciated without compromising clarity. It suits branding, labels, packaging, and poster work that leans into historic or dramatic themes, and it can also work for certificates or event collateral that benefits from a ceremonial feel.
The letterforms convey a historic, ceremonial tone with strong authority and a dramatic, old-world flavor. Its crisp angles and dense color suggest tradition, craft, and gravitas—suited to themes that want to feel formal, archaic, or heraldic.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional manuscript and sign-painting blackletter, emphasizing sharp, broken construction and a strong vertical cadence. It prioritizes visual character and atmosphere over neutral readability, aiming to deliver a bold, period-specific voice in display settings.
The sample text shows good cohesion at display sizes, where the broken strokes and sharp terminals remain distinct and contribute to an ornamental rhythm. Numerals follow the same faceted, calligraphic construction, matching the uppercase’s presence and helping maintain a consistent medieval voice across headings and short phrases.