Blackletter Lyly 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, packaging, certificates, medieval, gothic, solemn, ceremonial, dramatic, historical evocation, formal authority, dramatic display, heritage branding, angular, calligraphic, spurred, faceted, condensed.
A condensed, vertical blackletter with sharply faceted strokes and pronounced contrast between thick stems and hairline joins. Terminals are cut at steep angles, producing crisp, chiseled edges and occasional wedge-like spurs. The lowercase keeps a compact x-height with tall ascenders and a tight internal rhythm, while capitals are more embellished yet remain narrow and upright. Curves are handled as angular bowls and broken arcs, reinforcing a rigid, structured texture across words and lines.
Best suited for display settings where its intricate, angular construction can be appreciated—headlines, titles, wordmarks, labels, and ceremonial or editorial accents. It can also work for short passages or pull quotes at larger sizes, but the dense texture suggests avoiding long body text or small sizes where counters may close up.
The overall tone is traditional and ceremonial, evoking manuscripts, heraldry, and old-world authority. Its sharp geometry and dense rhythm lend a dramatic, formal presence that reads as historic and slightly severe rather than casual or friendly.
The design appears intended to deliver an authentic, manuscript-inspired blackletter voice in a compact, upright form, emphasizing strong verticality, sharp pen-like modulation, and a distinctly historic texture for impactful display typography.
Counters are generally small and enclosed, which increases visual density and makes the texture feel dark and continuous at text sizes. Numerals follow the same broken-stroke logic, with distinctive angled feet and narrow proportions that align well with the letterforms.