Blackletter Ilgi 1 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Moyenage' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, logotypes, album covers, headlines, packaging, gothic, heraldic, dramatic, old-world, aggressive, impact, atmosphere, tradition, edginess, branding, angular, faceted, chiseled, beveled, tight spacing.
A very heavy, blackletter display design with sharply faceted strokes and pronounced interior cut-ins that create a beveled, chiseled look. The letterforms are built from angular planes with abrupt terminals, strong vertical emphasis, and narrow counters that stay open through crisp internal notches. Capitals are compact and blocky with distinctive broken-stroke construction, while the lowercase maintains a sturdy texture with dense rhythm and a relatively even x-height for the style. Numerals match the same carved geometry, with wide stance and angular turns that keep them visually consistent in headlines.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, mastheads, logotypes, album/merch graphics, packaging, and event promotions where a strong Gothic atmosphere is desired. It works particularly well for large headlines and wordmarks where the faceted detailing and dense color can be appreciated without compromising legibility.
The overall tone is medieval and forceful, evoking signage, heraldry, and heavy-metal or horror-adjacent aesthetics. Its dense black mass and sharp edges feel assertive and ceremonial, with a gritty, hand-cut immediacy rather than refined calligraphic softness.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, carved blackletter voice that combines medieval structure with a contemporary, graphic punch. Its consistent bevel-like cuts and heavy color suggest a focus on dramatic display typography for branding and entertainment-oriented visuals.
In text samples, the bold weight and tight internal spaces create a strong, continuous texture that reads best at larger sizes. Pointed joins and inset highlights make the shapes feel sculpted, but the compact counters and busy interior angles can reduce clarity in long passages or small settings.