Blackletter Ilfu 2 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Moyenage' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, album art, medieval, authoritative, ornate, dramatic, old-world, historic evocation, dramatic display, crafted feel, thematic branding, angular, faceted, beveled, ink-trap like, chiseled.
This typeface presents a faceted, blackletter-inspired construction with sharply angled joins and pronounced internal notches that read like cut-in highlights. Strokes are heavy and compact, with tight counters and wedge-like terminals that create a carved, chiseled silhouette. Letterforms show a slightly irregular, hand-drawn rhythm—edges feel subtly skewed and segmented rather than mechanically smooth—while maintaining consistent vertical structure and strong baseline presence. The overall texture is dense and dark, producing a continuous, patterned color in text settings.
Best suited for display use where its dense texture and intricate cuts can read clearly—such as posters, headlines, logos, labels, and themed packaging. It works well for short phrases, titling, and branding that benefit from a historic or gothic atmosphere, while long body text may feel heavy due to the tight counters and dark overall color.
The font conveys a medieval, ceremonial tone with a bold, commanding voice. Its sharp facets and ornamental cuts add drama and a hint of menace, evoking heraldry, guild signage, and gothic storytelling. The overall impression is traditional and authoritative rather than casual.
The design appears intended to modernize a traditional blackletter feel by emphasizing bold massing and faceted, cut-in detailing that suggests engraving or stone carving. The slight irregularity in contours supports a handmade, crafted impression while keeping the forms consistent enough for impactful display typography.
Uppercase forms carry especially strong presence with broad, blocky masses and small interior apertures, while lowercase retains the same angular logic for a cohesive system. Numerals follow the same carved aesthetic, keeping the set visually unified in display contexts.