Blackletter Ebvi 13 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, title cards, gothic, medieval, heraldic, dramatic, ceremonial, historic tone, thematic impact, handcrafted feel, decorative capitals, angular, chiseled, faceted, calligraphic, ornate.
A stylized blackletter with tall, compact proportions and a distinctly faceted, chiseled construction. Strokes resolve into sharp wedges and angled terminals, with crisp corners and occasional curved joins that keep the texture lively. The letters show a slightly irregular, hand-drawn rhythm—subtle variations in stem thickness, asymmetry, and spacing create an organic color while maintaining a consistent vertical emphasis. Counters are tight and forms are segmented into broken, planar strokes, producing a dense, high-impact page texture in text settings.
Best suited for display typography where texture and atmosphere are priorities: posters, album or book covers, branding marks, and themed packaging. It can work for short passages or pull quotes at larger sizes, where the angular details and compact counters remain clear.
The overall tone feels medieval and ceremonial, evoking carved inscriptions, heraldry, and old-world print. Its angular silhouettes and dark texture read as assertive and dramatic, with a historic gravitas suited to gothic or fantasy aesthetics.
Likely designed to deliver a classic blackletter presence with an intentionally handcrafted, carved feel—balancing disciplined vertical structure with small irregularities that add character and authenticity. The goal appears to be strong thematic impact and distinctive letterforms rather than neutral body-text readability.
Capitals are particularly decorative, with pronounced top strokes and beveled feet that heighten the engraved look. Lowercase forms remain narrow and vertical, and the numerals adopt the same pointed, cut-stone vocabulary for cohesive display use.