Blackletter Hyli 1 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, gothic, medieval, heraldic, theatrical, dramatic, impact, historical evocation, display presence, brand character, texture, high impact, condensed, decorative, vertical, ink trap-like.
A condensed, heavy blackletter with strong vertical emphasis and compact proportions. Strokes are thick and mostly monolinear in feel, with modest contrast introduced through tapered joins and sharpened terminals. The letterforms mix squared-off arches and angular shoulders with occasional rounded bowls, and many counters are tight and rectangular. Terminals often finish with small hooks, wedges, or blunt notches, giving a chiseled, stamped look. Spacing is compact and the rhythm is dense, keeping words dark and unified at text sizes.
Well suited to display typography such as posters, album or event titling, brand marks, labels, and signage where a bold gothic voice is wanted. It performs best at medium to large sizes where the tight counters, hooks, and notches remain clear and the dense word texture becomes an asset.
The overall tone is gothic and historic, evoking medieval signage, heraldry, and old-world print. Its dense texture and assertive weight create a dramatic, ceremonial presence that reads as authoritative and slightly theatrical.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized, high-impact blackletter: compact, heavy, and consistent enough for contemporary display use while retaining traditional gothic cues like angular joins, narrow proportions, and textured word shapes.
Uppercase characters are blocky and imposing, while lowercase forms retain blackletter structure with simplified, sturdy details for legibility. Numerals follow the same condensed, heavy construction and appear optimized for display settings where a uniform, dark texture is desirable.