Blackletter Ilra 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, titles, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, authoritative, historic tone, display impact, ornamental texture, brand character, angular, faceted, calligraphic, broken strokes, sharp terminals.
This typeface uses a blackletter-inspired, calligraphic construction with fractured strokes and faceted curves that read as cut or chiseled rather than smoothly drawn. Vertical stems are dominant and heavy, while bowls and diagonals resolve into sharp angles and wedge-like joins, creating a lively rhythm with pronounced internal counters. Capitals are compact and ornamented with hooked entries and spur-like terminals, and lowercase forms keep a sturdy, textured silhouette with narrow apertures and distinctive, pointed shoulders. Figures echo the same carved, angular logic, producing strong color and a dense, patterned word shape in text.
Best suited for display typography such as posters, album or event titles, branding marks, and packaging that benefits from a historic or gothic atmosphere. It can also work for short emphatic passages—pull quotes, mastheads, or section openers—where its dense texture and dramatic silhouettes are an asset.
The overall tone feels medieval and ceremonial, with a dramatic, authoritative presence that suggests tradition and gravitas. Its sharp, broken forms add intensity and a slightly aggressive edge, giving headlines a historic, gothic flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional blackletter voice with bold, faceted forms that maintain a consistent, handcrafted calligraphic feel. Its emphasis on sharp joins and broken strokes aims to create strong texture and instant period character for high-impact display settings.
Stroke endings frequently taper into pointed wedges, and many curves are interrupted by crisp corners, which amplifies the rhythmic texture across lines. The design’s strong patterning makes it visually striking at display sizes, while the dense interior detail can become busy when set small or tightly spaced.