Blackletter Irbi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, band logos, game titles, medieval, gothic, dramatic, occult, ceremonial, period flavor, display impact, historic mood, decorative caps, handmade texture, angular, spiky, calligraphic, ornate, flourished.
This typeface is a blackletter-inspired design with angular, broken strokes and wedge-like terminals that evoke broad-pen calligraphy. Letterforms show a mix of sharp interior notches, pointed joins, and occasional curling swashes (notably in capitals), creating a lively, handcrafted rhythm rather than strict geometric repetition. Strokes are predominantly solid with moderate contrast, and counters tend to be compact and faceted, giving the forms a dense, carved appearance. Uppercase glyphs are more decorative and varied in silhouette, while lowercase maintains a tighter, more text-like structure with consistent vertical emphasis; numerals follow the same pointed, calligraphic logic.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and titles where its intricate texture can read large and intentional. It also fits branding for fantasy, medieval, horror, or heritage-themed projects, and works well for short phrases, logos, and cover typography where a dramatic historical voice is desired.
The overall tone reads historic and ceremonial, with a gothic gravity that feels authoritative and theatrical. Its sharp edges and ornate capitals add a slightly ominous, arcane flavor, suitable for themes that lean toward legend, ritual, or old-world craft.
The design appears intended to translate traditional blackletter calligraphy into a bold, contemporary display face, emphasizing broken-stroke construction, pointed terminals, and ornamental capitals for strong thematic impact. It prioritizes atmosphere and period flavor over neutral readability, aiming to deliver a distinctive, story-rich presence in a few words or a prominent title line.
Spacing and silhouettes appear intentionally uneven in a humanistic way, enhancing a hand-drawn feel; this gives headings strong character but can increase visual texture in longer passages. The most distinctive personality comes from the capital set, where flourishes and asymmetric details create a decorative, emblematic presence.