Blackletter Behi 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: titles, headlines, posters, branding, packaging, medieval, formal, ornate, dramatic, traditional, historic revival, decorative display, calligraphic feel, authoritative tone, angular, calligraphic, spurred, blackletter forms, inscribed.
This font uses blackletter-style construction with pointed arches, broken curves, and sharp, triangular terminals. Strokes show pronounced contrast, with dense verticals paired with finer connecting strokes and tapered entry/exit strokes. Capitals are ornate and sculptural, with interior counters formed by tight curves and angled joins, while lowercase letters maintain a steady rhythm of upright stems and compact bowls. Overall spacing and letter shapes create a textured, vertical cadence, with subtle slanting gestures that add movement without becoming flowing script.
Best suited for display typography where its angular detailing and textured color can be appreciated—such as titles, headlines, posters, and branding. It also works well for themed packaging or identity work that aims for a historic or ceremonial feel, especially at medium to large sizes.
The tone is ceremonial and historic, evoking manuscript and inscription traditions. Its sharp forms and high-contrast stroke behavior feel authoritative and dramatic, lending a sense of gravitas and old-world craftsmanship.
The design appears intended to translate broad-nib, blackletter calligraphy into a consistent digital form, balancing ornate capitals with a more repeatable lowercase rhythm. Its emphasis on sharp joins, tapered terminals, and strong contrast suggests a focus on dramatic display impact and traditional atmosphere.
Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with wedge-like ends and stylized curves that suit display settings more than continuous reading. The sample text shows strong word color and a consistent vertical pattern, with capitals providing clear emphasis and decorative presence.