Blackletter Ebho 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, logos, headlines, certificates, medieval, gothic, ornate, dramatic, historic, historic revival, decorative impact, calligraphic feel, ceremonial tone, angular, calligraphic, pointed, flared, decorative.
This typeface features a pointed, blackletter-inspired construction with narrow, upright proportions and a distinctly calligraphic rhythm. Strokes show a chiseled, pen-cut quality with sharp terminals, occasional wedge-like serifs, and faceted curves that resolve into angles rather than smooth rounds. Counters are relatively tight and vertical emphasis is strong, creating dense word shapes; capitals are especially ornate with sculpted bowls and hooked finishing strokes. The figures follow the same angular logic, with stylized forms and pronounced diagonals that maintain the display-forward texture.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, book covers, mastheads, and logo wordmarks where its angular texture can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also work for certificates, event materials, and themed packaging where an antique or ceremonial voice is desired, while extended body text may require generous size and spacing for comfort.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world signage. Its sharpness and dark texture feel dramatic and authoritative, with a crafted, hand-drawn character that reads as historic rather than modern.
The design intention appears to translate traditional blackletter calligraphy into a consistent digital alphabet with strong verticality and ornamental capitals. It prioritizes historic atmosphere and visual impact, using sharp terminals and compact forms to create a dense, authoritative typographic color.
Spacing appears compact and the internal detail is high, which amplifies the dark color on the page. The mix of straight stems and faceted curves produces a lively, slightly irregular texture that keeps headings from feeling mechanical.