Blackletter Irlu 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, mastheads, branding, certificates, medieval, formal, ceremonial, historic, gothic, historic tone, dramatic display, manuscript feel, authoritative voice, angular, broken strokes, sharp terminals, calligraphic, compact caps.
A crisp blackletter with broken, angular forms and pronounced stroke modulation. Stems are narrow and vertical with sharp, wedge-like terminals, while bowls and diagonals resolve into faceted segments rather than smooth curves. Uppercase letters feel compact and carved, with occasional spur-like entry strokes that add silhouette complexity. Lowercase maintains a steady vertical rhythm with pointed joins and tight counters, producing a dense, structured texture that stays consistent across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited to display sizes where the sharp detailing and broken strokes can be appreciated—headlines, posters, mastheads, and branding with a traditional or gothic theme. It also fits ceremonial applications such as certificates, invitations, and titling where a historic, formal voice is desired.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscript and heraldic traditions. Its high-contrast, blade-like shapes read as authoritative and dramatic, with a deliberate, formal cadence suited to traditional or ritualized messaging.
The design appears intended to translate blackletter calligraphy into a consistent, typographic system with strong contrast and crisp, chiseled silhouettes. It prioritizes dramatic texture and period character over neutrality, aiming for immediate historic recognition in display typography.
The design leans on strong vertical rhythm and controlled spacing, which helps large settings look cohesive while keeping individual letters distinct through pronounced terminals and fractured curves. Numerals follow the same blackletter logic, with angular turns and calligraphic stress that match the letterforms.