Blackletter Lyly 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, editorial, medieval, gothic, ceremonial, dramatic, traditional, heritage feel, display impact, formal tone, brand character, angular, faceted, calligraphic, blackletter rhythm, sharp terminals.
A faceted blackletter design with compact proportions and a disciplined vertical rhythm. Strokes appear built from straight segments with beveled joins, producing crisp corners and chiseled, spear-like terminals. Curves are minimized and often resolved into angular bowls and notches, while counters stay relatively small and enclosed, reinforcing a dense texture. Capitals are tall and structured with simple internal cut-ins, and the lowercase maintains consistent stem weight with occasional pointed entry/exit strokes and restrained, geometric diagonals. Numerals follow the same broken, monoline-to-modest-contrast logic, staying narrow and vertically oriented for a cohesive set.
Best suited to display roles where its angular blackletter texture can be appreciated—headlines, posters, logotypes, labels, and short editorial callouts. It can also work for themed branding or event materials that benefit from a historic, formal tone, while extended small-text use may feel dense due to tight counters and strong vertical repetition.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, with a serious, authoritative presence. Its sharp, architectural forms read as traditional and slightly austere, evoking manuscript and heraldic associations while remaining clean rather than overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a recognizable blackletter voice with a controlled, geometric construction—prioritizing sharpness, consistency, and a compact silhouette for impactful display typography.
The texture is strongly vertical and even, with repeated stem modules creating a patterned word image. Distinctive beveled corners and small ink-trap-like notches help separate joins and add sparkle, especially in larger settings.