Blackletter Irla 14 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, book titles, certificates, medieval, formal, dramatic, traditional, authoritative, historical flavor, ceremonial tone, display impact, calligraphic texture, angular, broken strokes, sharp terminals, calligraphic, blackletter rhythm.
This typeface features broken-stroke construction with angular joins and sharp, knife-like terminals. Strokes show pronounced contrast between thick verticals and finer connecting strokes, with pointed wedges and occasional hook-like flicks that suggest a broad-nib or pen-drawn origin. Letterforms are compact and rhythmically segmented, with dense interior counters and a strong vertical emphasis that creates an even, patterned texture in text. Capitals are more ornate and sculpted, while lowercase maintains a consistent, disciplined structure; numerals follow the same faceted, high-contrast logic.
Well-suited to display settings where historical character is desirable—headlines, titling, and short passages on posters, packaging, or event materials. It also fits identity work such as logotypes, signage, and ceremonial pieces like certificates or invitations, where its dense, formal texture can be a focal element.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscript tradition and old-world craftsmanship. Its sharp geometry and emphatic vertical rhythm lend a commanding, solemn voice that can feel dramatic and institutional, with a strong sense of tradition.
The design appears intended to recreate a traditional blackletter voice with crisp, faceted strokes and a strong vertical cadence, prioritizing ornamental presence and period flavor over neutral readability. Its consistent broken-stroke vocabulary suggests a focus on authentic, calligraphy-informed texture that holds together strongly in display sizes.
Text set in longer lines appears visually dark and cohesive due to the broken strokes and narrow counters, so spacing and size will strongly affect readability. Distinctive features like the pointed serifs, zig-zagged curves, and stylized bowls reinforce a consistent blackletter texture across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.