Blackletter Lyla 10 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, certificates, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, traditional, historical tone, strong impact, formal display, period styling, heritage branding, angular, broken strokes, diamond terminals, bevelled, monoline feel.
A compact blackletter with broken, angular strokes and a consistent, low-contrast construction that reads as sturdy and solid. Vertical stems dominate, with pointed, diamond-like terminals and small wedge cuts that create crisp joints and a faceted texture. Counters are relatively tight and the spacing feels controlled, producing an even dark color in lines of text. Uppercase forms are tall and formal, while the lowercase keeps a steady rhythm with straight-sided arches and occasional sharp hooks on ascenders and descenders; figures match the same chiseled, medieval logic.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its angular texture can be appreciated: headlines, posters, album or event titling, and brand marks that want a historic or gothic cue. It can also work for packaging and certificate-style pieces where a formal, traditional voice is desired, especially at larger sizes with comfortable letterspacing.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world authority. Its sharp edges and dense texture add drama and gravitas, making it feel traditional, stern, and slightly ominous when set in longer phrases.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with strong vertical emphasis and crisp, chiseled detailing, prioritizing impact and period atmosphere over neutral readability. Its consistent stroke weight and faceted terminals suggest an aim for a robust, easily reproducible gothic look across text and numerals.
The face maintains a coherent blackletter vocabulary across caps, lowercase, and numerals, with repeated use of pointed terminals and broken joins that reinforce a rhythmic, woven texture. In the sample text it holds together well as a display text, with the dark mass and narrow forms emphasizing verticality and presence.