Blackletter Jeho 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, certificates, medieval, ceremonial, gothic, dramatic, authoritative, historical tone, display impact, ornamental branding, manuscript feel, formal authority, angular, calligraphic, ornate, sharp serifs, fractured strokes.
A stylized blackletter with tall, narrow letterforms built from broken, calligraphic strokes and abrupt angle changes. Stems are emphatic and vertical, with pointed terminals, wedge-like serifs, and small spur details that create a chiseled silhouette. Counters are compact and often pinched, while joins show the characteristic fractured rhythm of blackletter construction. Capitals are more embellished, using sweeping entry strokes and decorative hooks that add flourish without overwhelming the set; numerals follow the same pointed, high-drama construction.
Best suited to short, prominent settings such as headlines, mastheads, album or event posters, and brand marks that want a historical or gothic feel. It can also work for labels, packaging, and certificate-style designs where decorative, traditional typography is desirable; for longer passages it reads most comfortably at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The font conveys a medieval, ceremonial tone with a stern, traditional authority. Its sharp edges and ornamental cues evoke manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world signage, lending text a formal and slightly theatrical presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a recognizable blackletter voice with crisp, angular calligraphic structure and decorative capitals that add gravitas. It prioritizes texture and historical character over neutrality, aiming for strong impact in display typography.
In running text the rhythm is strongly vertical and patterned, with dense texture and distinct word shapes driven by repeated stem forms. The lowercase shows simpler, more uniform construction than the capitals, while a few letters introduce contrasting curves and swashes for emphasis, which can stand out especially in headlines.