Blackletter Irfy 11 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, medieval, dramatic, ornate, ceremonial, gothic, historical mood, display impact, thematic branding, hand-crafted feel, angular, calligraphic, beveled, spurred, faceted.
This typeface presents a blackletter-inspired, calligraphic build with compact bodies and strongly modeled strokes. Letterforms are formed from angular, faceted segments with wedge-like terminals, pointed joins, and occasional spurs that suggest broad-pen construction. Curves are tightened into teardrop bowls and notched openings, while vertical stems stay firm and dark, creating an uneven, hand-shaped rhythm across the line. Capitals are decorative but controlled, with distinctive interior cuts and asymmetrical details that keep the texture lively.
It performs best at display sizes where the faceted detailing and decorative capitals can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, book covers, and themed branding or packaging. For longer passages, larger setting sizes and generous spacing help preserve clarity while maintaining the intended dark, historic texture.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, with a dramatic, storybook seriousness that reads as traditional and crafted rather than industrial. Its sharpness and dark color give it a heraldic presence suited to historical or fantasy associations.
The design appears intended to evoke a classic blackletter voice with a more hand-drawn, sculpted edge, combining traditional gothic structure with expressive, tapered terminals for strong visual impact.
In running text the dense blackletter texture is pronounced, with narrow counters and frequent angled terminals that can visually link across letters. Numerals and lowercase show the same chiseled, pen-cut logic, reinforcing a consistent, hand-rendered character.