Blackletter Irli 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logo, packaging, certificates, medieval, ceremonial, authoritative, dramatic, gothic, historical evocation, formal display, dramatic impact, ornamental lettering, angular, calligraphic, ornate, blackletter, sharp.
This typeface is a sharp, blackletter-styled design with pronounced stroke contrast and crisp, chiseled terminals. Letterforms are built from angular, broken curves and pointed joins, with compact internal counters and a strongly vertical rhythm. Capitals are more ornate and flourished than the lowercase, featuring hooked spurs and decorative incisions, while the lowercase maintains a denser, more repetitive texture typical of formal gothic scripts. Numerals follow the same pointed, calligraphic construction, reading as sturdy and stylized rather than purely utilitarian.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, album or event titling, and packaging that wants a historic or gothic voice. It also works well for certificates, invitations, and editorial openers where ornate initials and a formal tone are desirable.
The overall tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, crests, and traditional proclamations. Its strong vertical cadence and sharp details feel formal and authoritative, with a dramatic, old-world presence.
The design appears intended to deliver an authentic, calligraphy-informed blackletter feel with strong contrast and crisp angularity, prioritizing atmosphere and tradition over neutral readability. Its structure and ornamentation suggest use as a statement face for short passages, titles, and emblematic typography.
In text, the dense blackletter texture creates a dark, rhythmic color on the page, with distinctive word shapes driven by tall verticals and angular bowls. The design’s decorative capitals stand out effectively for initials and titling, while the tight counters and sharp joins increase visual richness at larger sizes.