Blackletter Lylo 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, gothic, historic, formal, severe, heraldic, heritage feel, dramatic impact, display texture, ceremonial tone, angular, chiseled, pointed, spurred, faceted.
A compact, angular blackletter with tall, narrow proportions and crisp, broken strokes. Vertical stems dominate, ending in sharp spurs and wedge-like terminals, while bowls and arches are constructed from faceted segments rather than smooth curves. The texture is dense and rhythmic, with consistent stroke weight and clear internal counters created by straight-sided joins and notched corners. Uppercase forms read as architectural and monolithic, and the lowercase maintains a steady, upright cadence with pointed shoulders and tightly set apertures.
Best suited for display sizes where its sharp joins and tight counters can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, and branding marks. It also fits labels, packaging, and certificate-style or ceremonial materials that benefit from a traditional, authoritative look. Longer passages can become visually dense, so it performs most confidently in short blocks or accent text.
The overall tone is gothic and ceremonial, evoking medieval manuscripts, heraldry, and traditional signage. Its sharp edges and dense color feel authoritative and dramatic, with a stern, old-world character that suggests tradition and gravity.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, engraved blackletter voice with a compact footprint and strong vertical rhythm. Its consistent, faceted construction prioritizes a bold, emblematic presence and a historically inflected mood over casual readability.
Numerals and capitals are drawn to match the same chiseled, spurred logic, helping headings and short phrases keep a uniform, emblem-like presence. The design favors strong vertical emphasis and compact word shapes, producing a high-impact, textured line when set in sentences.