Blackletter Ilfu 1 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Moyenage' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, album covers, medieval, gothic, heraldic, dramatic, ceremonial, historical feel, display impact, ornamental branding, gothic texture, angular, faceted, chiseled, spiky, calligraphic.
This typeface presents a heavy, faceted blackletter structure with chiseled terminals and sharp internal notches that create a cut-metal silhouette. Strokes alternate between broad, weighty slabs and narrow counters, producing strong light–dark patterning even at large sizes. Many forms show slight wedge-like flares and irregular, hand-drawn inflections, with angular joins and compact apertures that keep the texture dense. The lowercase maintains a sturdy, upright rhythm with pointed shoulders and brisk, broken curves; the numerals follow the same carved, angular logic and read as display-oriented figures.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, labels, and title treatments where the bold gothic texture can be appreciated. It works especially well when paired with simpler supporting text and given generous size and spacing to preserve counters and interior cuts.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, coats of arms, and gothic signage. Its aggressive angles and dense color feel authoritative and dramatic, with a touch of handcrafted grit that suggests inked calligraphy or carved lettering.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold blackletter voice with a carved, angular finish—balancing traditional gothic references with a slightly rough, hand-rendered edge for strong display presence.
Spacing and shapes favor a compact, dark typographic color, and the sharp interior cuts can close up quickly as sizes decrease. The style leans on distinctive, ornamental letterforms that prioritize character and atmosphere over neutral readability.