Blackletter Bymy 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, album covers, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, ornate, historical flavor, decorative display, engraved look, title impact, outlined, angular, faceted, beveled, display.
This design presents a blackletter-inspired, outlined construction with a consistent double-line stroke that creates an engraved, hollow look. Forms are built from angular, faceted segments with pointed terminals and occasional diamond-like joints, giving the letters a chiseled, beveled geometry. Stems are generally vertical and sturdy, with compact counters and tight internal spaces; curves are restrained and often resolved into sharp turns. The lowercase maintains a relatively even x-height with tall ascenders and descenders, while capitals feel narrow and structured, emphasizing vertical rhythm. Numerals follow the same outlined, broken-stroke logic, reading as decorative figures intended for display rather than continuous text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and title treatments where the outlined ornamentation can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can work well for branding elements, packaging, and event collateral that aims for an old-world or ceremonial atmosphere, and for short emphatic phrases rather than dense paragraphs.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking signage, crests, and old-world craftsmanship. Its outlined, carved quality adds drama and a slightly theatrical edge, leaning more toward stylized ornament than everyday readability.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional gothic letterforms with an engraved, outline-driven approach that feels like metalwork or woodcut carving. Its consistent internal contouring prioritizes decorative impact and historical flavor for display typography.
Spacing and rhythm appear intentionally tight and vertical, with many letters sharing similar structural motifs (parallel stems, notched joins, and angled shoulders), which strengthens cohesion in headlines. The hollow interiors and internal striping reduce dark mass, helping large sizes feel intricate without becoming overly heavy.