Blackletter Jely 11 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, packaging, headlines, certificates, medieval, gothic, heraldic, old-world, ceremonial, historic tone, dramatic impact, traditional display, brand imprint, angular, faceted, broken, calligraphic, blackletter.
A faceted blackletter with compact proportions and a strongly vertical rhythm. Strokes are built from broken, angular segments with pointed joins and wedge-like terminals, giving the letters a carved, pen-cut feel. Counters are tight and apertures tend to be closed, while capitals add sharper spurs and more pronounced directional changes for emphasis. The numerals follow the same fractured construction, with sturdy stems and minimal rounding, keeping the texture dense and consistent across the set.
Well-suited for logotypes and wordmarks that need a historic or authoritative voice, as well as posters, album/cover art, and themed packaging. It can also work for short headlines, signage, and certificate-style pieces where the dense texture and blackletter flavor are an advantage over extended body copy.
The overall tone feels medieval and formal, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and traditional signage. Its crisp angles and tight spacing create a stern, authoritative color on the page, with a ceremonial character suited to dramatic or historic themes.
The design appears intended to deliver an immediately recognizable broken-script look with a consistent, chiseled construction and strong vertical emphasis. It prioritizes atmosphere and tradition—creating a compact, high-impact texture that signals heritage and formality at a glance.
In text, the letterforms create a strong, dark texture with pronounced verticals and frequent diagonal breaks, which reads best when given a bit of size and breathing room. The capitals have a display-like presence, while the lowercase maintains a disciplined, patterned cadence typical of broken-script forms.