Blackletter Lylo 10 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, mastheads, book covers, branding, medieval, formal, dramatic, ceremonial, authoritative, historical evoke, display impact, heritage tone, compact setting, angular, spiky, calligraphic, broken strokes, diamond terminals.
A condensed blackletter with tall, compressed proportions and a tight horizontal footprint. Strokes are built from broken, straight segments with crisp corners, sharp joins, and wedge-like feet and caps; curves are minimized into faceted arcs. Contrast is moderate, with a strong vertical rhythm and consistent dark color, while counters stay narrow and enclosed. Capitals are stately and narrow, and the lowercase maintains a disciplined texture with pointed shoulders and compact bowls; numerals echo the same carved, calligraphic construction.
Best suited for headlines and short display settings where its compressed form and dark, textured color can carry impact—such as posters, mastheads, packaging, and book or album covers. It also works well for branding that wants a historic, traditional, or gothic register, especially when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The overall tone feels medieval and ceremonial, with an authoritative, tradition-forward voice. Its dense texture and sharp, blade-like detailing suggest historical gravitas and a slightly ominous drama, making it read as formal and declarative rather than casual or friendly.
The design appears intended to evoke classical blackletter writing with a compact, modernized display fit, prioritizing strong vertical rhythm and sharp, carved details. Its narrow set and consistent stroke behavior suggest an aim for dramatic presence and efficient headline composition without losing the recognizable broken-stroke structure.
The condensed width creates a continuous, patterned texture across lines, especially in sequences of verticals, where the rhythm becomes highly architectural. The design relies on distinct angular terminals and steep diagonals for character separation, so spacing and sizing will strongly affect readability in longer text.