Blackletter Lyho 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, album art, medieval, gothic, heraldic, ceremonial, dramatic, tradition, authority, ornament, impact, authenticity, angular, fractured, spurred, faceted, compact.
A dense, angular blackletter with compact proportions and heavy, consistent strokes. Letterforms are built from broken, faceted segments with sharp joins, pointed terminals, and prominent spurs, creating a strongly “carved” silhouette. Counters are tight and mostly vertical, and many characters rely on straight stems and notched shoulders rather than round curves. Numerals follow the same chiseled construction, with strong vertical stress and crisp corners.
Best suited to headlines, titles, wordmarks, and short statements where its gothic texture can be appreciated. It works well for branding and packaging that aims for a traditional or craft-forward look, as well as posters, album/merch graphics, and event materials that need a bold historical accent.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking medieval manuscripts and heraldic lettering. Its sharp rhythm and weighty presence give it a stern, ceremonial voice that reads as historical, formal, and emphatic.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with strong visual impact: compact, high-density forms, crisp angular detailing, and a consistent dark color that holds up in display settings.
In text settings the repeated vertical strokes create a dark, regular texture, while distinctive capitals add a decorative headline feel. The design prioritizes crisp silhouette and stylistic authenticity over openness, so small sizes and long passages can feel visually dense.