Blackletter Irli 14 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, certificates, gothic, medieval, ornate, dramatic, ceremonial, historic evocation, display impact, calligraphic feel, formal tone, angular, calligraphic, blackletter forms, diamond terminals, sharp serifs.
This typeface uses blackletter-inspired forms with steeply angled strokes and crisp, faceted joins. Stems are tall and narrow, with pronounced thick–thin modulation and wedge-like (often diamond) terminals that create sharp, chiseled contours. The italic slant and tapered entry/exit strokes give the letters a forward, written rhythm, while counters are relatively tight and many characters rely on broken curves and pointed arches. Capitals are especially embellished and highly stylized, with strong internal structure and decorative spur details; lowercase maintains the same angular logic with compact bowls and pointed feet.
Best suited for display applications where its dense texture and stylized capitals can be appreciated—titles, posters, album or event branding, labels, and heritage-themed packaging. It can also work for short passages such as mottos, invitations, or certificates, where a formal, historic atmosphere is desired.
The overall tone feels historical and ceremonial, evoking manuscript lettering, heraldry, and traditional gothic signage. Its sharp contrast and ornate construction add drama and formality, suggesting authority and old-world craft rather than casual readability.
The design appears intended to translate traditional pen-made blackletter into a clean, consistent digital face, balancing ornate capital forms with a more repeatable lowercase rhythm. The forward slant and sharp terminals emphasize movement and craft, aiming for an authoritative, period-evocative display voice.
At text sizes the dense texture and intricate interior angles create a dark, rhythmic color on the page, with capitals drawing strong attention. Numerals follow the same calligraphic, high-contrast logic and integrate well with the letterforms, reinforcing a consistent, period-leaning voice.