Blackletter Lylu 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, mastheads, medieval, gothic, stern, dramatic, formal, historical tone, ceremonial voice, gothic impact, brand texture, angular, fractured, faceted, monolinear, calligraphic.
A sharply faceted, blackletter-inspired design built from straight strokes and crisp broken joins, with minimal rounding throughout. Stems are narrow and vertical, while terminals end in chiseled, triangular cuts that create a consistent “carved” rhythm. The contrast is driven by abrupt changes in stroke thickness and wedge-like feet rather than smooth modulation, giving counters a tight, slit-like feel. Uppercase forms are tall and structured, and the lowercase maintains a disciplined, upright texture with pointed diagonals and compact bowls.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, mastheads, and branding where a historic or gothic voice is desired. It can work well on labels and packaging for themed products (e.g., craft beverages, games, events) where the strong texture is an asset. For longer passages, generous size and spacing help preserve clarity.
The overall tone feels medieval and ceremonial, with an austere, authoritative presence. Its angular construction reads as traditional and archival, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world signage. The sharp terminals and dark vertical rhythm add a dramatic, slightly forbidding edge that suits serious or gothic themes.
The design appears intended to provide a crisp, modernized take on blackletter texture—emphasizing straight-edge geometry and sharp terminal cuts for strong impact. It prioritizes a consistent vertical rhythm and a distinctive, carved silhouette to communicate tradition and gravitas at a glance.
Letterspacing and internal whitespace appear tight by nature of the narrow, vertical-heavy construction, producing a strong columnar texture in text. Numerals follow the same broken-stroke logic and maintain the same pointed, cut terminal vocabulary, keeping mixed text visually cohesive.