Blackletter Heri 10 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, gothic, heraldic, medieval, ceremonial, dramatic, historical tone, decorative impact, authority, tradition, angular, fractured, blackletter, calligraphic, compact caps.
A dense, angular blackletter with fractured curves, sharp terminals, and rhythmic vertical strokes that create a dark, even texture in text. Capitals are compact and sculptural, built from faceted bowls and spurs, while lowercase forms keep narrow counters and strong vertical emphasis. Stroke endings are chiseled and wedge-like, with occasional curved hook forms that soften the otherwise rigid geometry. Numerals follow the same pointed, calligraphic logic, with distinctive diagonals and tight interior spaces that keep the set visually cohesive.
Best used for short to medium-length display settings where the intricate blackletter structure can be appreciated—such as headlines, mastheads, branding marks, labels, and event or certificate typography. It can work in paragraph samples for thematic pieces when set large with comfortable leading and careful tracking.
The tone is historic and authoritative, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and ceremonial printing. Its heavy presence reads dramatic and formal, with a traditional, old-world gravitas that feels suited to proclamations and title work.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, manuscript-inspired voice with strong silhouette and decorative authority, prioritizing historical character and visual impact over minimalist clarity.
Text color becomes quite dark at typical reading sizes due to tight counters and frequent vertical strokes; spacing and line breaks benefit from generous leading. The design maintains consistent stylistic rules across upper- and lowercase, giving mixed-case settings a unified, emblematic look.