Blackletter Ilma 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, labels, medieval, dramatic, ceremonial, storybook, ornate, heritage, impact, theater, display, decorative, angular, faceted, spurred, wedge serif, broken strokes.
The letterforms are built from broken, calligraphic strokes with pointed terminals, wedge-like serifs, and angular joins that create a distinctly blackletter-derived texture. Strokes show controlled modulation and crisp facets, while counters and bowls are compact and irregularly shaped in a way that reinforces a hand-cut, display-driven color. Capitals are assertive and sculptural, and the lowercase maintains a dense, patterned cadence with distinctive diagonals and curved spur details.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, titles, packaging, labels, and event branding where a gothic or old-world atmosphere is desired. It can work well for band logos, game/film titles, themed menus, chapter headers, and pull quotes, especially at medium to large sizes where the sharp terminals and internal shapes read clearly.
This face projects a theatrical, medieval-influenced mood with a playful edge. Its sharp gestures and lively rhythm feel ceremonial and storybook-like, suggesting tradition, folklore, and dramatic emphasis rather than everyday neutrality.
The design appears intended to evoke historical manuscript and sign-painting traditions while remaining legible enough for short lines of modern text. It prioritizes characterful silhouettes and a strong black texture, aiming to deliver instant period flavor and headline impact.
Figures follow the same chiseled, blackletter logic, with distinctive angular cuts and compact internal spaces. The sample text shows a strong, even texture across words, but the dense forms suggest avoiding long body copy or very small sizes where counters may close up.