He called himself "Knappe von den Wappen" which is a lower position as to the herald, with the duty to blazon and explain the arms of the nobles.
Suchenwirt was the most outstanding representative of the so-called arms poetry (de: Heroldsdichtung).
He was an outstanding observer, so his historical and cultural data proved to be authentic.
He praised the tournament results, the virtues and field deeds of kings and nobles.
He used gemstones to designate the tinctures, and to describe (c. 1355) the coat of arms of the Louis the Great (1342–1382), King of Hungary.