Blackletter Irje 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, brand marks, packaging, medieval, heraldic, gothic, storybook, ceremonial, historic evocation, decorative impact, display legibility, craft feel, dramatic tone, angular, chiselled, calligraphic, flared, decorative.
A decorative blackletter-inspired serif with a hand-cut, calligraphic feel. Strokes are built from tapered, wedge-like terminals and sharp joins, giving letters a faceted, chiselled profile. Curves are relatively tight and often resolve into pointed ends, while counters remain open enough for display readability. The rhythm alternates between broad verticals and angular diagonals, creating a lively, uneven texture with subtly varied letter widths.
Best suited for short-form typography such as posters, headlines, titling, and book or album covers where the angular texture can be featured. It also works well for branding, labels, and packaging that aim for a historic or craft-forward look; for longer passages, generous size and spacing will help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is medieval and heraldic, suggesting manuscripts, signage, and old-world craft. Its pointed terminals and ornamental silhouettes add a dramatic, ceremonial presence that reads as traditional rather than contemporary.
The design appears intended to evoke a traditional blackletter mood while staying legible enough for modern display use. By combining pointed, calligraphic construction with consistent stroke weight and clear silhouettes, it aims to deliver an ornamental, period-leaning voice that stands out in titles and identity work.
Capitals are especially stylized and emblematic, with strong diagonals and flared serifs that heighten the blackletter character. Numerals follow the same cut-stroke logic, with bold wedges and angled stress that keep them visually consistent with the alphabet.