Blackletter Ilzi 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, album art, gothic, medieval, heraldic, dramatic, authoritative, historic flavor, display impact, gothic branding, ornamental texture, angular, faceted, beveled, chiseled, compact joints.
A sharply constructed blackletter with faceted, chiseled-looking strokes and crisp angular terminals. Letterforms are built from vertical pillars with narrow interior counters, frequent broken joins, and wedge-like serifs that create a rhythmic, architectural texture across words. Curves are largely suppressed into polygonal bends, and many shapes show notched corners and small cut-ins that reinforce a carved, ornamental feel. Capitals are tall and assertive, with simplified internal structure compared to highly ornate fraktur, while lowercase maintains strong vertical emphasis and consistent stroke endings. Numerals follow the same angular logic, with sturdy silhouettes and minimal rounding.
Best suited to display contexts such as headlines, posters, branding marks, and title treatments where the strong blackletter voice is a feature. It can also work well on packaging or labels for products aiming at traditional, craft, or gothic styling, and for entertainment uses like album art, event titles, or themed graphics.
The tone is historic and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world craft. It reads as forceful and formal, with a dark, declarative presence that suits dramatic or traditional themes rather than casual messaging.
The font appears designed to deliver a bold, historically resonant blackletter look with a cleaner, more graphic construction than heavily ornamental manuscript models. Its consistent angular carving and sturdy verticals prioritize impact and recognizable gothic character in modern display settings.
Word texture is dense and strongly vertical, so spacing and counters play a large role in legibility at smaller sizes. The design feels especially confident in short bursts—initials, names, and headings—where the faceted details and rhythmic pillars can be appreciated without crowding.