Blackletter Irba 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, mastheads, branding, certificates, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, authoritative, historic flavor, display impact, manuscript echo, brand gravitas, angular, faceted, blackletter, broken strokes, diamond terminals.
A sharp, faceted blackletter with broken strokes and crisp, angular joins. Stems are sturdy and fairly even in color, with modest contrast created by tapered ends and occasional narrowed connections. Terminals tend to finish in diamond- and wedge-like shapes, and bowls are often polygonal rather than round, giving the design a cut-from-stone geometry. Uppercase forms are tall and stately with prominent verticals, while lowercase maintains a compact, rhythmic texture typical of blackletter, with pointed arches and tight counters.
This font is well suited to display use such as posters, mastheads, book and album covers, and branding that aims for a historic or gothic mood. It also fits titles, pull quotes, labels, and certificate-style layouts where a dense, ornamental texture is desirable; for longer passages, larger sizes and generous leading help preserve legibility.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking manuscript and heraldic traditions. Its hard angles and emphatic vertical rhythm feel authoritative and dramatic, lending a serious, old-world character to headings and short statements.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional blackletter voice with clean, consistent construction and an emphasis on sharp, chiseled terminals. Its controlled rhythm and sturdy strokes suggest a focus on impactful display typography rather than understated text setting.
The figures follow the same angular vocabulary, with several digits built from straight segments and pointed corners for a consistent set. Spacing appears intentionally tight in text, creating a dense, woven line texture that reads best at larger sizes where the interior shapes stay open.