Blackletter Irma 10 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book titles, packaging, branding, medieval, authoritative, ceremonial, dramatic, gothic, historical tone, thematic display, decorative impact, dramatic voice, heritage branding, angular, faceted, spurred, compact, ornate.
This typeface features dense, faceted letterforms built from sharp angles and chisel-like curves, with a strong dark color on the page. Strokes are mostly straight or tightly arced, ending in pointed wedges and small spurs rather than soft terminals. Counters are compact and often triangular or teardrop-shaped, and many joins create abrupt changes in direction that emphasize a carved, calligraphic construction. Proportions vary by glyph, producing a lively, irregular rhythm while maintaining consistent stroke weight and a cohesive Gothic texture in text.
Best suited for display settings where its dense texture and angular detailing can be appreciated—headlines, posters, title treatments, album or game branding, and thematic packaging. It can also work for short passages such as pull quotes or chapter openers when ample size and spacing are available.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, projecting tradition, gravity, and a slightly ominous drama. Its sharp wedges and compact interiors lend an assertive, heraldic feel that reads as historic and authoritative rather than casual or friendly.
The design appears intended to evoke a classic Gothic manuscript or engraved sign aesthetic, prioritizing atmosphere and historic character over neutral readability. Its consistent wedge terminals and faceted construction suggest a deliberate effort to deliver a strong blackletter voice that remains visually cohesive across upper- and lowercase.
In running text, the design creates a strongly patterned vertical texture with pronounced blackletter cadence, where narrow counters and spurred terminals can visually knit letters together at smaller sizes. Capitals are especially decorative and emblematic, standing out as display-focused forms.