Print Ilzu 7 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: horror titles, metal branding, album art, event posters, game logos, gothic, spiky, sinister, occult, punk, atmospheric display, edgy branding, horror mood, expressive lettering, logo impact, flame-like, jagged, sharp terminals, tapered, calligraphic.
This font presents highly stylized, angular letterforms with flame-like strokes and sharply tapered terminals. Shapes are built from narrow, vertical masses that break into pointed hooks and inward notches, creating a rhythmic pattern of spikes and wedges rather than smooth curves. Stroke joins often pinch into thin waists before swelling back into heavier forms, and counters tend to be tight and irregular, emphasizing silhouette over interior clarity. Overall spacing and widths vary by character, giving the line a hand-drawn, expressive cadence.
Best suited to short display settings where mood is the priority: horror or fantasy titles, metal/punk branding, album artwork, game logos, and poster headlines. It can also work for Halloween or dark-themed packaging when used sparingly and at larger sizes.
The tone is dark and theatrical, evoking horror, occult, and metal-adjacent aesthetics. Its sharp, licking forms feel energetic and aggressive, with a dramatic, ritualistic flavor that reads more as atmosphere than neutrality.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, expressive lettering with a controlled, calligraphic bite—favoring dramatic silhouettes, sharp terminals, and flame-like motion to create a distinctly gothic, ominous display voice.
Legibility drops quickly at smaller sizes due to the compressed proportions, tight counters, and repeated spike motifs across many letters. The most distinctive recognition comes from the outer contour, so it performs best when set with generous size and breathing room.