Blackletter Irba 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, certificates, medieval, gothic, formal, ritual, dramatic, historical flavor, display impact, crafted texture, gothic branding, angular, faceted, chiseled, broken strokes, diamond dots.
This font uses a broken-stroke construction with faceted, angular curves and crisp chamfered terminals, giving each letter a carved, chiseled appearance. Strokes stay fairly even but show clear internal modulation through sharp joins and abrupt direction changes rather than smooth curves. Capitals are tall and narrow with pointed apexes and compact counters, while lowercase forms maintain the same fractured rhythm; i/j use diamond-like dots and many letters end in wedge-shaped feet. Numerals follow the same blackletter logic, with segmented bowls and angled diagonals that keep a consistent, ornamental texture across lines of text.
It is well suited to headlines, posters, and logotypes where a historic or gothic voice is desired. It can also work for packaging, labels, invitations, or certificate-style pieces that benefit from a formal, traditional texture, especially when set at display sizes.
The overall tone is distinctly medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and gothic signage. Its sharp geometry and dense texture feel authoritative and dramatic, with an old-world craft quality that reads as traditional rather than casual.
The design appears intended to modernize a manuscript-inspired blackletter voice with clean, geometric faceting and a disciplined, repeatable rhythm, balancing ornament with consistent structure for impactful display typography.
In paragraph setting, the strong vertical rhythm and broken joins create a lively dark texture, while similar angular shapes can make letterforms feel closely related; generous tracking and larger sizes help preserve clarity. The design’s consistent faceting across caps, lowercase, and figures supports cohesive titling and short-text use.