Blackletter Jeha 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, certificates, medieval, gothic, solemn, authoritative, dramatic, historical tone, dramatic display, formal branding, themed lettering, angular, sharp, calligraphic, fractured, spiky.
A compact blackletter design with angular, broken strokes and pointed terminals that echo broad-nib calligraphy. Stems are dark and vertical, with crisp diagonal joins and small wedge-like serifs that create a faceted rhythm. Counters are tight and often partially enclosed, while capitals show more ornamental structure and asymmetry than the lowercase. Numerals follow the same chiselled, gothic construction, with pronounced hooks and angled shoulders that keep the set visually consistent.
Best suited to display settings where its intricate blackletter structure can be appreciated—mastheads, titles, band or event posters, and brand marks. It also fits formal or themed applications like certificates, invitations, labels, and historical or fantasy-inspired packaging, where a dense, authoritative texture is desirable.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world signage. Its sharp texture and dense rhythm convey gravity and authority, with a dramatic, slightly ominous edge that reads as traditional rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional blackletter voice with crisp, calligraphic construction and a consistent gothic texture across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. It prioritizes atmosphere and period character for impactful display typography.
In text, the letterforms produce a strong horizontal “black” texture with frequent sharp joins and minimal rounding. Similar shapes (such as i/l and some vertical-heavy letters) can look closely related at smaller sizes, so spacing and size choice will strongly affect clarity.