Blackletter Ehfo 10 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, posters, book covers, branding, medieval, gothic, dramatic, ceremonial, storybook, historical evocation, handcrafted feel, decorative impact, thematic display, angular, calligraphic, ornate, spurred, chiseled.
This typeface combines calligraphic, blackletter-derived forms with a relatively open, readable structure. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation with tapered terminals and wedge-like serifs that feel cut with a broad nib. Curves are tightened into pointed joins and sharp cusps, while verticals remain dominant and straight, giving the letters a firm rhythm. Caps are slightly embellished with subtle flourishes and spurs, and the lowercase maintains compact, narrow proportions with clear stroke breaks and occasional hooked ascenders/descenders.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, titles, posters, and packaging where the sharp modulation and ornamental terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for short editorial uses like chapter headings, pull quotes, or themed materials (historical, fantasy, or ceremonial) where a crafted, old-world texture is desired.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, with a gothic gravitas that reads as traditional and crafted rather than mechanical. Its sharp, chiseled detailing lends drama and authority, while the comparatively open counters keep it from feeling overly dense, supporting a storybook or historical mood.
The design appears intended to evoke hand-rendered, broad-nib lettering with blackletter flavor while staying legible in modern layout contexts. It balances angular, medieval cues with simplified shapes to produce a distinctive, decorative voice for prominent typography.
Spacing appears moderately tight, and the strong contrast plus pointed terminals create a lively texture across lines of text. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with angled entries/exits and small spur-like details that help them match the letterforms.