Blackletter Enky 14 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, signage, medieval, gothic, dramatic, folkloric, mysterious, historical tone, dramatic display, calligraphic texture, ornamental impact, angular, calligraphic, broken, spurred, ornate.
This typeface uses a broken, calligraphic construction with angular joins, tapered terminals, and frequent spur-like endings that evoke broad-pen letterforms. Strokes show moderate contrast and a dark, inked texture, with slightly irregular widths across characters that create a lively rhythm. Capitals are tall and sculpted with pointed arches and sharp internal notches, while lowercase forms keep a compact, vertical stance with tight counters and distinctive, hooked extenders. Numerals match the letterforms with similarly pointed terminals and stylized curves, maintaining consistent color and presence.
Well-suited for display typography such as headlines, posters, event branding, and book or game covers where a historic or fantasy atmosphere is desired. It can also work for labels, packaging, and signage that benefits from a traditional, ornamental voice rather than a neutral text face.
The overall tone is medieval and gothic, projecting a dramatic, storybook seriousness that feels ceremonial and old-world. Its sharp cuts and black, textured color add a mysterious, slightly ominous flavor suited to fantasy and historical themes.
The design intention appears to be a readable yet characterful blackletter-inspired display face that balances angular broken strokes with enough openness to set short phrases and titles. It aims to convey heritage and drama while keeping a consistent, bold texture across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
The font reads best at display sizes where the internal notches and broken strokes remain clear; at smaller sizes the tight counters and ornamental details may visually fill in. The set shows deliberate, hand-drawn calligraphic variation rather than strict geometric repetition, which adds character and authenticity to headings.