Blackletter Lyhe 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, certificates, medieval, gothic, formal, dramatic, historic, historical tone, display impact, ceremonial branding, manuscript homage, angular, broken strokes, sharp terminals, faceted curves, insular feel.
A compact blackletter design built from broken, angular strokes with faceted curves and sharp, wedge-like terminals. Vertical structure is dominant, with tight sidebearings and a dark, even color that comes from consistently heavy stems and relatively small internal counters. Curves are treated as segmented arcs, and joins often form pointed notches, giving letters a cut-from-metal, chiseled rhythm. Numerals follow the same fractured construction, mixing straight spines with clipped curves for a unified texture across text and figures.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, album/film titling, labels, and branding where a historic or gothic voice is desired. It can also work for certificates, invitations, and thematic signage, especially when used at larger sizes to preserve clarity in the tight counters.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscript headings, Gothic signage, and traditional heraldic atmospheres. Its dense texture and pointed forms feel authoritative and theatrical, projecting gravity and tradition more than everyday friendliness.
The font appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with consistent, disciplined construction—prioritizing a strong, dark texture and a traditional Gothic silhouette for impactful display typography.
The design maintains a disciplined, repeatable stroke logic that keeps words cohesive despite the ornate, broken forms. Uppercase characters read as emblematic initials, while lowercase maintains a steady vertical cadence suitable for short passages when set with generous spacing and size.