Serif Other Ilrur 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, book titles, gothic, medieval, blackletter, ecclesiastical, storybook, historical reference, display impact, ornamental texture, old-world tone, angular, textura-like, pointed, condensed, calligraphic.
A decorative serif with a distinctly blackletter-informed, pointed construction. Strokes are straight and narrow with crisp, angular joins and frequent wedge-like terminals that read as small, sharp serifs rather than rounded finishing. Curves are tightly controlled and often faceted, giving counters a vertical, slot-like feel and creating a rigid, upright rhythm. Capitals are tall and architectural, while the lowercase is compact with narrow bowls, short extenders, and a restrained, consistent stroke thickness that keeps the texture even. Numerals follow the same carved, calligraphic logic, with angular turns and tapered ends that echo the letterforms.
Best suited to display settings where its narrow, vertical texture can be appreciated—titles, mastheads, posters, short pull quotes, and identity marks. It can also work for period-inspired packaging, labels, and event materials that call for a medieval or gothic cue, especially at moderate-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscript lettering, old-world signage, and a slightly arcane, storybook atmosphere. Its disciplined verticality and pointed details lend it a formal, authoritative feel that can also read as theatrical when set large.
The type appears designed to translate blackletter/old-style calligraphic cues into a compact, upright display face with crisp, chiseled detailing and a steady texture for impactful titling.
The design creates a strong vertical “color” in text, with closely spaced internal shapes and pronounced, directional terminals that emphasize the baseline and cap line. Some forms incorporate small notches and hooked strokes that add ornament without becoming highly flourished, keeping the texture consistent across the alphabet and figures.