Blackletter Ilve 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, album covers, mastheads, medieval, gothic, authoritative, ceremonial, heavy, historic tone, bold presence, engraved look, display impact, angular, faceted, beveled, pointed, compressed caps.
A very heavy blackletter with sharply faceted strokes and pronounced pointed terminals. Letterforms are built from straight, chiseled segments with small triangular notches and wedge-like joins that create a carved, beveled impression. The texture is dense and rhythmic, with narrow counters and strong vertical emphasis; lowercase forms show a consistent broken-stroke construction and a relatively even x-height. Capitals are tall and compact with angular interior cut-ins, while figures follow the same blocky, engraved logic for a cohesive set.
Well-suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, mastheads, and logo wordmarks where a historic or gothic tone is desired. It can also work for packaging, event titles, or themed graphics that benefit from a bold, engraved blackletter presence.
The font projects a medieval, heraldic mood—formal, weighty, and a bit severe. Its hard angles and dark color evoke old-world authority, ceremonial signage, and traditional printed blackletter aesthetics.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact blackletter look with a carved, architectural sharpness. Its consistent faceting and heavy weight prioritize strong presence and a traditional gothic voice over delicate text reading.
Because of the dense color and tight counters, the design reads best when given room—larger sizes, generous tracking, or short words. The crisp geometry makes it especially striking in high-contrast applications where the faceted details can stay visible.