Blackletter Irho 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, book titles, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, old-world, dramatic, historical evoke, dramatic display, ornate texture, heraldic mood, angular, faceted, chiseled, sharp terminals, calligraphic.
A sharp, faceted letterform with strong thick–thin contrast and an upright stance. Strokes terminate in pointed wedges and small triangular serifs, giving many joins a chiseled, broken-pen feel. Bowls and counters are relatively tight, with rhythmic, angular curvature rather than smooth roundness. Uppercase forms are compact and authoritative, while the lowercase maintains a consistent texture with distinctive, pointed ascenders and firm verticals.
Best suited to display roles such as posters, headlines, titles, and prominent branding where its intricate, angular rhythm can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging, signage, or editorial drop caps that aim for a historical or dramatic atmosphere; for longer passages, generous size and spacing help preserve clarity.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, with a dramatic, gothic presence that feels formal and historic. Its angular modulation and crisp terminals create an assertive, slightly ominous flavor suited to heraldic or fantasy-leaning aesthetics.
The design appears intended to evoke a historic, hand-rendered manuscript or engraved look through high-contrast strokes, wedge terminals, and faceted curves. Its consistent gothic construction suggests a focus on impactful, period-flavored display typography rather than neutral text setting.
The sample text shows a dense, patterned color on the line, especially in mixed-case settings where sharp joins and narrow apertures add texture. Numerals follow the same cut, high-contrast construction, helping maintain stylistic unity across display settings.