Blackletter Ilki 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, album covers, certificates, gothic, medieval, ceremonial, authoritative, dramatic, historic tone, display impact, formal gravitas, gothic branding, manuscript evoke, angular, ornate, spiky, calligraphic, faceted.
A heavy, sharply cut letterform with pronounced blackletter structure and faceted, chiseled joins. Strokes alternate between thick vertical masses and thin, crisp connecting hairlines, creating a strong rhythmic texture. Terminals often end in pointed wedges and short hook-like flicks, while counters stay relatively tight and geometric. Uppercase forms are tall and imposing with split tops and angled interior cuts; lowercase maintains a compact, upright stance with consistent vertical emphasis and occasional angular descenders and entry strokes. Numerals follow the same broken-stroke logic, staying bold and highly legible at display sizes.
Best suited for large-size applications such as posters, headlines, branding marks, and packaging that benefits from a strong historic or gothic signal. It also fits certificates, invitations, and title treatments where a formal, traditional voice is desired; for long passages, larger point sizes and ample leading help preserve clarity.
The overall tone is traditional and ceremonial, evoking manuscript-era gravitas and a stern, authoritative mood. Its sharp angles and dense color feel dramatic and formal, with a distinctly gothic presence suited to historic or ritualized aesthetics.
The font appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter impression with bold, high-impact silhouettes and a disciplined calligraphic structure. Its emphasis on angular cuts and dense vertical rhythm suggests a goal of unmistakable gothic character while maintaining usable readability in short display text.
The design keeps a controlled, disciplined skeleton rather than an overly flourished one, relying on crisp notches, beveled corners, and consistent vertical stress to build texture. Spacing appears tuned for display, producing a dark, continuous word-shape that reads best with generous size and line spacing.