Blackletter Ilfi 5 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Moyenage' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, logotypes, headlines, packaging, signage, medieval, heraldic, gothic, dramatic, heavy, display impact, period flavor, emblematic branding, dramatic tone, angular, faceted, chiseled, wedge serif, blocky.
A dense, blackletter-style design with chunky, faceted strokes and sharply cut terminals. Letterforms are built from broad, almost slab-like verticals and angled joins that create a carved, chiseled feel rather than delicate pen modulation. Counters tend to be small and squarish, and many characters show wedge-like spur forms that read as simplified, geometric “broken” strokes. The overall rhythm is compact and weighty, with assertive silhouettes and tight interior spaces that become more prominent in the sample text.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, album or event headlines, game and fantasy branding, and bold logotypes. It can work well on packaging or signage where an old-world or ceremonial voice is needed, especially when set large with ample spacing.
The font conveys a medieval, heraldic tone—stern, ceremonial, and authoritative. Its heavy, cut-stone angularity suggests banners, crests, and old-world proclamations, with a slightly aggressive edge that can also lean into dark fantasy or metal-adjacent aesthetics.
The design appears intended to deliver a simplified, high-impact take on blackletter: emphasizing mass, angular cuts, and emblematic silhouettes over fine calligraphic delicacy. It prioritizes instant period character and strong presence in display typography.
In longer lines, the strong black mass and tight counters create a pronounced texture; legibility improves with generous tracking and larger sizes where the faceted details and inner shapes can open up. Capitals are especially emblematic and headline-oriented, while lowercase maintains the same carved vocabulary for a consistent, poster-like color.