Blackletter Irfi 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, logotypes, headlines, packaging, medieval, gothic, dramatic, heraldic, storybook, atmosphere, period feel, display impact, handmade texture, thematic branding, angular, chiselled, calligraphic, spiky, faceted.
This typeface presents a blackletter-inspired, hand-drawn texture with faceted, angular forms and pointed terminals. Strokes behave like a broad-pen or cut-quill construction: thick masses are shaped by sharp internal corners, with wedge-like entries and exits rather than smooth curves. Counters are compact and irregular, and many letters show asymmetric weight distribution and slightly uneven outlines, reinforcing a crafted, written feel. Capitals are relatively wide and decorative, while the lowercase has a lively rhythm with narrow joins, hooked shoulders, and distinctive, spurred ascenders and descenders; numerals echo the same cut, tapered silhouettes.
Best suited for display typography such as posters, chapter titles, game or film branding, book covers, and themed packaging where a medieval or gothic atmosphere is desired. It can also work for short pull quotes or signage-style phrases, but extended small-size reading may feel heavy due to its dense color and compact counters.
The overall tone is historic and theatrical, evoking medieval manuscripts, tavern signage, and fantasy world-building. Its sharp notches and black, compact shapes feel authoritative and ceremonial, with a slightly rugged, handmade edge that reads as adventurous rather than formal-modern.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional blackletter with a more illustrative, hand-cut finish—retaining the iconic angular construction while loosening precision to add character and texture. It prioritizes mood, silhouette, and dramatic presence over neutral readability.
In text, the strong dark color and tight internal spaces create a dense rhythm, making it most comfortable at display sizes where the distinctive cuts and terminals can be appreciated. The design maintains consistent calligraphic logic across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, helping headlines and short phrases feel cohesive.