Lazarus Of Bethany Flat, a free Gothic initials font by Vladimir Nikolic, leans into a medieval blackletter mood with tall, narrow letters cut into hard, angular forms. The repeated vertical emphasis and sharp inward notches give the characters a carved, heraldic feel, while the flat framing keeps the style crisp rather than overly ornamental.
This free font makes sense anywhere you want a solemn, old-world accent: book covers, band logos, poster titles, chapter openers, and monograms all suit its severe rhythm. It works best in short settings, where those pointed Gothic shapes can carry the atmosphere without needing much text.