Blackletter Jeko 14 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, gothic, medieval, heraldic, ceremonial, dramatic, historical flavor, authority, tradition, dramatic display, heraldic tone, angular, calligraphic, broken, sharp, compact.
A compact blackletter with angular, broken-stroke construction and sharply faceted terminals. Vertical strokes dominate, with wedge-like serifs and crisp diagonal cuts creating a rhythmic, chiseled texture. Counters are tight and somewhat diamond-like, while joins and bowls are simplified into planar facets that keep the silhouette sturdy. Capitals are tall and imposing with strong vertical emphasis; lowercase maintains a steady, upright cadence, and numerals follow the same cut, Gothic logic for cohesive color in text.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, band or brand marks, and packaging that benefits from a historic or dramatic voice. It can also work well for certificates, invitations, or editorial openers where a formal, traditional atmosphere is desired.
The font projects a traditional Gothic seriousness with an authoritative, ceremonial tone. Its sharp angles and dense texture evoke historical manuscripts, signage, and heraldic typography, lending an austere, dramatic presence even at moderate sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver an authentic blackletter presence with a clean, regularized construction for reliable repetition across the alphabet. Its restrained ornament and consistent facets suggest a focus on legibility and coherence while preserving the iconic medieval texture.
The sample text shows a consistent dark typographic color, with word shapes that feel spiky and architectural. The design favors clarity through strong verticals and disciplined spacing, though the tight interior spaces and broken forms naturally increase stylistic intensity in continuous reading.