Blackletter Lyri 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, packaging, album covers, medieval, gothic, heraldic, ceremonial, dramatic, period evocation, atmosphere, display impact, tradition, angular, pointed, chiselled, calligraphic, ornate.
A sharp, angular blackletter with crisp broken strokes and faceted terminals that read like pen-cut calligraphy. Vertical stems are dominant and relatively even in color, while diagonals and joins create tight, zigzag rhythm typical of fractured forms. Counters are small and structured, and many letters feature pointed caps, spur-like serifs, and wedge-shaped feet that reinforce a carved, architectural feel. Uppercase forms are tall and formal with strong verticality, while the lowercase keeps a compact, rhythmic texture with narrow apertures and frequent diamond-like joins.
Best suited to display work where its angular detailing and textured rhythm can be appreciated—such as headlines, logotypes, poster titles, and themed packaging. It can also support dramatic editorial accents or short passages where a strong medieval or gothic atmosphere is desired.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscript lettering, heraldry, and gothic signage. Its pointed details and dense texture give it a dramatic, authoritative voice suited to darker or more traditional themes. The style feels deliberate and crafted, with a distinctly old-world presence.
The design appears intended to deliver an authentic broken-script impression with clean, consistent construction for modern typesetting. It prioritizes striking silhouette, period flavor, and patterned text texture over neutrality, making it a deliberate choice for expressive, theme-forward typography.
In running text the face forms a continuous, patterned “color” with pronounced vertical cadence; this makes it visually striking but also inherently busy at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same fractured, chiseled construction, maintaining stylistic consistency for display settings.