Blackletter Beba 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, titles, branding, posters, packaging, medieval, formal, dramatic, ceremonial, gothic, historical evocation, decorative display, traditional gravitas, calligraphic texture, angular, ornate, calligraphic, sharp serifs, broken strokes.
A high-contrast blackletter with broken, angular strokes and crisp, pointed terminals. Forms are constructed from narrow, calligraphic segments that swell and taper, with frequent diagonal cuts and wedge-like serifs that create a faceted, chiseled rhythm. Capitals are highly stylized with sweeping entry strokes and occasional looped or hooked details, while the lowercase maintains a tight, vertical texture with pronounced joins and sharp interior corners. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing straight stems with curved, tapering strokes and distinctive old-style shapes.
Best suited for display use such as titles, headlines, logos, and identity work where the blackletter texture can read as an intentional style cue. It also fits certificates, invitations, album artwork, posters, and themed packaging where a historic or gothic voice is desired.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and traditional European print culture. Its sharp rhythm and ornate capitals lend a dramatic, authoritative voice suited to formal or theatrical messaging.
Designed to capture a traditional blackletter feel with assertive contrast, sharp terminals, and ornamented capitals, balancing manuscript-inspired flourish with repeatable, consistent letter construction for set text and display lines.
Texture is dense and dark in running text, with strong vertical emphasis and prominent stroke modulation that can make small sizes feel busy. The sample text shows consistent spacing and a steady baseline, while the more decorative capitals introduce flourish and hierarchy at display sizes.