Blackletter Ehry 3 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, gothic, medieval, dramatic, ceremonial, authoritative, historical evocation, formal display, thematic branding, dramatic tone, angular, fractured, blackletter caps, diamond dots, broken strokes.
A dense, compact blackletter with tall verticals and tightly set proportions. Strokes are built from broken, angled segments with sharp terminals and faceted joins, giving letters a chiseled, rhythmic texture. Counters are small and often pinched, while curved forms (like C, O, and e) are constructed from segmented arcs rather than smooth bowls. The lowercase shows a consistent pen-like logic with strong vertical emphasis, narrow apertures, and diamond-shaped i/j dots, producing an even, dark color across words.
Best suited to display typography where its dense texture and angular detailing can be appreciated—headlines, posters, branding marks, labels, and formal printed pieces such as certificates or invitations. It can work for short passages in thematic settings, but benefits from larger point sizes and careful spacing to avoid excessive visual density.
The font carries a historic, formal gravity with a distinctly Gothic tone. Its sharp construction and heavy texture feel ceremonial and commanding, evoking manuscripts, proclamations, and old-world signage. The overall impression is dramatic and tradition-forward rather than casual or modern.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with a compact footprint and consistent dark color, balancing ornament with a steady, repeatable rhythm in the lowercase. Its construction emphasizes traditional broken-stroke calligraphy while keeping forms controlled enough for bold, modern display usage.
Capitals are more ornate and sculptural than the lowercase, with pronounced internal angles and stylized diagonals that help them stand as initials or display elements. Numerals follow the same fractured, calligraphic construction, integrating well with text while remaining decorative. The sample text shows a strong word-shape rhythm driven by repeating vertical strokes, with readability best preserved at larger sizes or with generous spacing.