Blackletter Lele 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, mastheads, branding, packaging, medieval, authoritative, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, tradition, gravitas, display impact, historic reference, emblematic tone, angular, faceted, compact, blackletter rhythm, sharp terminals.
A compact, faceted blackletter with tall verticals, clipped corners, and a consistent chiseled silhouette. Strokes show restrained contrast with wedge-like joins and crisp, angular terminals, producing strong internal counters and a tight, rhythmic texture in text. Capitals are imposing and structured, with broken-curve construction and minimal roundness; lowercase maintains a disciplined, vertical emphasis with carefully notched curves and pointed finish strokes. Numerals follow the same angular logic, staying sturdy and highly stylized rather than geometric.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, mastheads, and title treatments where its compact rhythm and sharp detailing can be appreciated. It also fits branding and packaging that aim for a traditional, gothic, or ceremonial mood, and works well for short phrases, logos, and signage-style applications.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscript and heraldic traditions with an emphatic, authoritative voice. Its sharp geometry and dense rhythm feel formal and dramatic, lending a sense of tradition, gravitas, and ritual.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic broken-letter feel with a modern, cleaned-up consistency—prioritizing strong vertical rhythm, crisp angles, and a bold, emblematic presence in text lines.
In longer lines the letterforms create a dark, even color with pronounced vertical cadence; distinctive angular shapes can become visually busy at smaller sizes but read strongly in display settings. The punctuation and basic forms shown harmonize with the same cut, wedge-driven detailing seen throughout the alphabet.