Blackletter Etje 10 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, titles, branding, packaging, gothic, medieval, dramatic, ceremonial, mysterious, historical evocation, atmospheric display, dramatic impact, ornamental texture, angular, faceted, calligraphic, spiky, ornate.
A highly stylized, right-leaning blackletter with pronounced thick–thin modulation and faceted, chiseled-looking joins. Strokes resolve into sharp wedges and pointed terminals, creating a jagged rhythm and a distinctly hand-cut, ink-and-pen feel. Counters are small and irregular, with compact interior spaces and frequent broken or notched curves that emphasize an angular, crystalline texture. Uppercase forms read bold and emblematic, while lowercase shows more varied, lively shapes and widths, producing a dynamic, uneven cadence in words.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, title sequences, album or game titles, and branding that wants a gothic or medieval edge. It can also work for packaging and labels where an ornate, dramatic voice is desirable; for longer passages, generous size and spacing help preserve legibility.
The overall tone is gothic and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and dark fantasy aesthetics. Its sharpness and contrast feel theatrical and intense rather than casual, giving headlines an imposing, spellbook-like presence.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional blackletter through a slanted, high-contrast, hand-drawn construction, prioritizing striking texture and atmosphere over neutrality. Its faceted strokes and pointed terminals aim to create an assertive, iconic word shape that reads as historical and theatrical at a glance.
The sample text shows strong texture and color on the line, with letters visually interlocking through angular protrusions and narrow counters. Diacritics and dots appear as small, distinct marks that keep the calligraphic character without softening the aggressive geometry.