Blackletter Irho 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, titles, logotypes, packaging, headlines, medieval, gothic, dramatic, ceremonial, traditional, historical evoke, display impact, ornamental tone, brand character, angular, faceted, beveled, calligraphic, blackletter.
A heavy, blackletter-inspired face with chiseled, faceted forms and pointed terminals. Strokes show a broad-pen logic with wedge-like joins, compact counters, and small, angular notches that create a crisp rhythm across words. The uppercase reads as sturdy and emblematic, while the lowercase retains a handwritten texture through irregular internal angles and subtly uneven stroke transitions. Numerals follow the same carved, medieval construction with strong diagonals and distinct, sculpted bowls.
Best suited for headlines, posters, album or book titles, and branding where a historic or gothic tone is desired. It can also work for labels and packaging that benefit from a traditional, craft or old-world aesthetic, especially at medium to large sizes where the internal facets remain clear.
The font conveys a medieval, gothic mood—formal, weighty, and ceremonial. Its sharp facets and dense color feel authoritative and historic, with a slightly theatrical edge suited to dramatic display settings.
The design appears intended to evoke a classic manuscript and carved-letter tradition while staying bold and legible for modern display typography. Its consistent faceting and strong silhouette prioritize impact and recognizable blackletter character over long-form readability.
Letterspacing appears comfortable at display sizes, with a consistent dark texture that can become dense in longer lines due to tight counters and strong vertical emphasis. The design’s distinctive notches and pointed serifs help maintain character separation, especially in capitals and round letters.