Blackletter Leky 6 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, editorial display, gothic, heraldic, dramatic, historic, severe, historic evoke, authority, ornamentation, dramatic impact, tradition, angular, fractured, spiky, condensed, sharp terminals.
A tightly set, angular blackletter with broken strokes and chiseled, wedge-like terminals. Vertical stems dominate, with compact counters and pronounced rhythm from repeated straight segments and abrupt joins. Diagonal facets and pointed arches create a crisp, cut-paper silhouette, while curves are minimized into segmented, beveled forms. Numerals and capitals carry the same disciplined, vertical construction, producing a dense, commanding texture in words and lines of text.
Best used at display sizes where its angular details and broken strokes can be appreciated—such as posters, album or event titles, mastheads, labels, and logo marks. It can also work for short editorial headings or pull quotes that need a historic, institutional, or gothic voice, while extended small-size text may feel dense due to the compact counters and heavy texture.
The overall tone feels medieval and ceremonial, with a stern, authoritative presence that reads as traditional and formal. Its sharp geometry and compact darkness suggest institutional gravitas—equal parts ornamental and uncompromising—suited to dramatic, historic, or ritual-themed messaging.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional blackletter signage and manuscript-derived forms through narrow, vertical construction and faceted, carved-looking terminals. Its consistent stroke logic and emphatic silhouettes prioritize presence and atmosphere over neutral readability, aiming to deliver a classic gothic imprint in modern display settings.
In running text the letterforms create a strong vertical cadence and an even black value, with distinct, blade-like serifs and frequent internal breaks that emphasize the ‘fractured’ character. Lowercase shows classic blackletter proportions with a firm baseline and tight interior spaces, giving headlines a compact, emphatic block of texture.