Blackletter Enti 21 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, certificates, medieval, ceremonial, gothic, dramatic, old-world, historical evocation, display impact, handmade texture, dramatic tone, angular, calligraphic, ornate, spiky, insular.
A compact, calligraphic blackletter with angular forms, wedge-like terminals, and subtly uneven stroke edges that suggest a hand-drawn origin. Strokes show moderate contrast with swelling curves and tapered joins, producing dark interior counters and a dense, rhythmic texture in words. Capitals are decorative and somewhat wider than the lowercase, with pointed spur details and occasional asymmetric flourishes that enliven the silhouette. Numerals echo the same sharp, carved quality, keeping the overall color bold and textural rather than strictly geometric.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, titles, and packaging where its dense texture and ornate details can be appreciated. It can work for short phrases in certificates, invitations, or branding that wants a heritage or medieval cue, while longer passages benefit from generous size and comfortable line spacing.
The font communicates a medieval, ceremonial tone—dramatic and tradition-forward, with a distinctly Gothic flavor. Its sharp hooks and ink-like modulation create an authoritative, storybook atmosphere that can feel both historic and slightly mischievous depending on context.
The design appears intended to evoke historic manuscript and signpainting traditions with a lively, hand-rendered edge, balancing ornament with consistent letter structure for readable display text. It emphasizes dramatic silhouettes and a dark, rhythmic word shape to quickly signal an old-world, Gothic mood.
In running text, the tight counters and strong vertical rhythm create a dark, tapestry-like color, making spacing and size feel especially important for clarity. The irregularities in stroke contour contribute character and energy, particularly in display settings.