Blackletter Irru 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, medieval, gothic, ornate, ceremonial, dramatic, historical evocation, dramatic display, decorative impact, heritage tone, angular, pointed, faceted, chiseled, calligraphic.
A dense, angular display face with blackletter-informed construction and crisp, faceted terminals. Strokes are heavy with a slightly chiseled feel, alternating between broad, wedge-like joins and narrower connecting strokes that create a pronounced broken-stroke rhythm. Counters are compact and often diamond- or teardrop-shaped, with tight apertures that emphasize a dark overall texture. Capitals are tall and assertive with sharp inner notches, while the lowercase maintains a steady x-height and narrow bowls, producing a consistent, patterned line of text.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short passages where its dense texture and ornamental detailing can be appreciated. It works well for posters, book or album covers, branding marks, and packaging that aims for a traditional or gothic tone, and is especially effective when given generous spacing and clear size contrast.
The font conveys a medieval, ceremonial mood with a dramatic, authoritative presence. Its pointed forms and dense texture evoke tradition, craft, and formality, leaning toward a gothic atmosphere that reads as historic and slightly theatrical.
The design appears intended to translate blackletter calligraphic logic into a bold, display-ready style with crisp edges and consistent rhythm. Its emphasis on sharp terminals, compact counters, and patterned verticals suggests a focus on historical flavor and strong typographic impact rather than quiet text neutrality.
In longer text, the repeating verticals create a strong cadence and a distinctly patterned color on the page. The numerals and capitals share the same carved, angular vocabulary, helping headings and mixed-case settings feel cohesive.