Blackletter Ilzi 20 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, album covers, medieval, gothic, formal, dramatic, authoritative, historical evoke, ceremonial tone, gothic display, emblematic branding, textural color, angular, faceted, chiseled, ornate, calligraphic.
A dense, angular blackletter with faceted strokes and sharp, chamfer-like terminals that create a carved, chiseled impression. Vertical stems dominate, with compact counters and frequent broken joins that emphasize a rhythmic, modular texture across words. The capitals are tall and architectural, while the lowercase maintains a consistent vertical cadence with pointed shoulders and diamond-like notches. Numerals follow the same hard-edged construction, keeping the overall color dark and uniform in text settings.
Best suited to display use such as headlines, posters, and title treatments where the angular detailing can remain clear. It also works well for wordmarks, packaging, and themed materials that need a historic or gothic voice. For longer passages, larger sizes and comfortable line spacing help preserve readability.
The font projects a medieval, ceremonial tone with strong gothic presence and a sense of tradition and authority. Its sharp geometry and heavy texture feel dramatic and historic, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world signage. The overall mood is formal and emphatic rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with a crisp, cut-stone finish—prioritizing strong vertical rhythm, high presence, and ornamental letter architecture. Its consistent faceting suggests an aim for a disciplined, emblematic look that holds together as a dark, cohesive typographic texture.
In continuous text, the tight internal spaces and strong vertical repetition produce a pronounced “woven” texture; spacing and line breaks benefit from generous leading to keep the dark mass from feeling congested. The distinctive capital shapes read well as initials or short headlines where their decorative structure can be appreciated.