Blackletter Lyru 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logos, headlines, posters, packaging, certificates, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, stern, dramatic, historical tone, dramatic branding, formal display, thematic lettering, angular, broken strokes, faceted, spurred, pointed terminals.
This typeface presents a sharply angular, broken-stroke structure with faceted joins and crisp, pointed terminals. Stems are mostly straight and vertical with subtle tapers and wedge-like endings, while bowls and curves are rendered as chamfered, polygonal forms rather than smooth arcs. Uppercase letters read tall and emphatic with narrow internal counters and consistent vertical rhythm; lowercase maintains the same fractured construction, with compact, upright forms and distinct feet and spurs. Numerals follow the same geometric, chiseled logic, pairing straight segments with clipped corners for a cohesive, inscriptional feel.
It performs best in short-to-medium display settings such as logos, headlines, poster titles, album or game branding, and themed packaging where atmosphere is the priority. It can also work for certificates, invitations, or labels that benefit from a traditional, formalized blackletter texture, especially when given generous spacing and ample size.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, with a stern, authoritative presence that feels suited to heraldic or historical references. Its sharp angles and rhythmic verticality create a dramatic, traditional atmosphere associated with old-world craft and formal display.
The design intention appears to be a modern, cleanly drawn take on blackletter letterforms that emphasizes sharp geometry and consistent rhythm over heavy ornament. Its restrained construction suggests a goal of delivering a clearly legible gothic voice suitable for contemporary branding while retaining a historically resonant silhouette.
Stroke endings frequently resolve into small triangular wedges or notches, and many characters incorporate subtle internal angles that reinforce the “cut” aesthetic. In text, the dense texture and strong vertical cadence are prominent, with word shapes forming a cohesive, ornamental band that favors display sizes over extended reading.