Blackletter Lyru 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, titles, posters, logos, packaging, medieval, gothic, solemn, dramatic, authoritative, historical evocation, dramatic display, thematic branding, ornamental text, angular, faceted, chiseled, sharp, blackletterish.
This typeface uses a crisp, faceted construction with straight stems, pointed joins, and chamfered terminals that create a carved, geometric feel. Bowls and counters are simplified into angular polygons (notably in O/Q and numerals), while diagonals and arm endings often finish in wedge-like points. Strokes stay fairly even overall, with selective thickening that reinforces the rigid, upright rhythm rather than calligraphic swell. Spacing is moderately open for the style, helping individual letterforms remain distinct despite the dense, broken-up silhouettes.
This font performs best at display sizes for headlines, titles, posters, and logo wordmarks where its angular detailing can be appreciated. It also suits thematic packaging, album art, game and fantasy branding, and short pull quotes; for long passages, larger sizes and generous line spacing help maintain readability.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, with a stern, storybook-gothic presence that feels suited to heraldry, fantasy, and historical themes. Its sharp edges and architectural rhythm project authority and tradition, reading as more imposing than friendly.
The design appears intended to evoke blackletter tradition through simplified, geometric construction—delivering a bold, carved look that feels historical while staying clean and consistent across the set.
Uppercase forms lean toward emblematic, sign-like shapes, while the lowercase maintains the same angular logic with compact, vertical proportions. Numerals are similarly faceted and stylized, matching the letterforms closely for cohesive titling and display use.