Blackletter Hyse 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, display, headlines, logotypes, packaging, medieval, gothic, playful, rustic, folkloric, old-world display, carved look, storybook tone, decorative impact, heavy serifs, soft corners, ink-trap feel, chiseled, wedge terminals.
A dense, heavy serif with exaggerated wedge terminals and softly swollen strokes that read like hand-cut or stamped letterforms. The outlines show subtle, irregular curvature and tapered joins, producing an inked, chiseled rhythm rather than rigid geometry. Counters are compact and often teardrop or oval-shaped, and many letters feature distinctive notch-like cuts and hooked entry/exit strokes that add motion. Numerals and capitals are similarly weighty and sculpted, keeping a consistent, blocky texture across the set.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, game or event titles, and branding where a bold medieval flavor is desired. It can also work on packaging and labels that benefit from a rustic, old-world voice, especially at larger sizes where the carved details remain clear.
The font conveys a medieval, gothic mood with a humorous, storybook edge. Its bold silhouettes and quirky carved details feel folkloric and slightly theatrical, evoking tavern signage, fantasy titles, or old-world proclamations without becoming razor-sharp or overly formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, instantly recognizable gothic/old-world presence while staying playful and legible through rounded shaping and exaggerated wedge serifs. It prioritizes decorative texture and dramatic silhouette for display typography over neutral text reading.
Spacing appears intentionally tight in color, creating strong word shapes and a poster-like presence. The texture is more organic than strict blackletter, with rounded inflections and soft corners that make it feel hand-rendered and approachable despite the dark mass.