Blackletter Irla 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, logotypes, certificates, medieval, heraldic, solemn, ornate, dramatic, historical tone, ornament, authority, manuscript feel, display impact, angular, calligraphic, broken strokes, sharp terminals, wedge serifs.
A sharply angular blackletter with broken, calligraphic strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Forms are built from faceted curves and straight segments, with pointed joins, wedge-like serifs, and tapered terminals that create a rhythmic, chiseled texture. Uppercase letters feel compact and emblematic with spurred details, while lowercase maintains a steady vertical cadence and tight internal counters typical of Gothic-inspired construction. Numerals echo the same cut-stroke logic, with strong diagonals and pointed finishing strokes that keep the overall color dark and consistent in setting.
Best suited for headlines, posters, branding marks, and short passages where a historical or ceremonial atmosphere is desired. It also works well for book covers, album art, event invitations, and certificate-style layouts where the dense blackletter color becomes a key graphic element.
The font evokes manuscript and early print traditions, projecting a ceremonial, historical tone with a stern, authoritative presence. Its crisp angles and ornate flourishes suggest heraldry, ritual, and classical “old world” gravitas rather than casual or contemporary voice.
The design appears intended to deliver an authentic Gothic/blackletter voice with clear calligraphic construction—emphasizing angular broken strokes, high contrast, and decorative capitals to create a strong period feel in modern composition.
In text, the dense blackletter texture creates strong word shapes and a distinctive pattern, with frequent sharp notches and narrow openings that add drama but can feel compact at smaller sizes. Capital forms read especially display-oriented, acting as decorative initials that anchor headings and titles.