Blackletter Lyhi 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, event titles, gothic, medieval, stern, ceremonial, dramatic, historical evoke, dramatic impact, formal display, heritage branding, angular, faceted, spiky, calligraphic, chiseled.
A sharp, blackletter-style design with angular, faceted strokes and compact proportions. Forms are built from straight segments and pointed terminals, with occasional wedge-like joins that mimic broad-pen or cut-letter construction. Counters are relatively tight and vertical stress is emphasized, producing a dense, rhythmic texture in text. Capitals are stately and geometric, while lowercase maintains a consistent broken-stroke logic with minimal rounding and crisp corners.
Best used for headlines, mastheads, posters, and logo-style wordmarks where the angular detailing can be appreciated. It also suits packaging, labels, and event titling that aims for an old-world or gothic mood; for longer passages, larger sizes and generous spacing help preserve clarity.
The overall tone feels historical and formal, with a stern, authoritative presence. Its jagged silhouettes and dense rhythm evoke manuscript and heraldic traditions, giving it a dramatic, ceremonial character suited to high-impact statements.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter flavor with emphatic, chiseled shapes and a compact vertical rhythm, prioritizing impact and period atmosphere over neutrality. It aims to read as traditional and authoritative while remaining visually cohesive across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
In running text the texture is strongly patterned and dark, with distinctive pointed tops and angled shoulders that create a consistent sawtooth cadence. Numerals follow the same cut, angular language, helping headlines and titling systems keep a unified voice.