Blackletter Ilzi 14 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, album art, gothic, medieval, heraldic, ceremonial, dramatic, historical evocation, display impact, ornamental texture, authoritative tone, angular, faceted, chiseled, inked, dense.
This typeface is a compact, dark-textured blackletter with sharply faceted terminals and frequent broken strokes that mimic broad-nib construction. Vertical stems are dominant and weighty, with clipped corners and diamond-like cuts that create crisp internal counters and a strong rhythm. Curves are handled as angled segments rather than smooth bowls, giving letters a chiseled, architectural feel. Uppercase forms read tall and formal, while lowercase maintains a consistent, upright cadence with tightly controlled apertures and a sturdy baseline presence.
It is well suited to headlines and short display lines where the distinctive angular forms and dark texture can be appreciated. It can also work for logos, labels, and packaging that aim for a traditional or gothic mood. For longer passages, it performs best at larger sizes with ample line spacing to keep the dense texture from overwhelming readability.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking Gothic manuscripts, heraldic lettering, and old-world signage. Its dense color and angular detailing create a dramatic, authoritative voice that feels traditional and slightly austere.
The design appears intended to deliver an unmistakable blackletter voice with crisp, carved-looking details and a consistent vertical rhythm. Its shapes prioritize character and historical flavor over neutrality, aiming to create immediate atmosphere and strong graphic impact.
Numerals follow the same faceted, broken-stroke logic as the letters and appear designed for display contexts. The texture becomes particularly pronounced in longer lines of text, where the repeated verticals and tight counters produce a strong, patterned “woven” effect typical of blackletter.