Calligraphic Anfi 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: titles, packaging, posters, signage, book covers, storybook, old-world, whimsical, heraldic, friendly, handcrafted charm, decorative readability, period flavor, expressive caps, flared, curly terminals, decorative caps, calligraphic, lively.
A decorative, hand-drawn roman with flared strokes and generous, curling terminals. Letterforms keep an upright stance and mostly low stroke modulation, but add personality through tapered entries, bulb-like ends, and occasional looped or hooked details (notably in capitals and in letters like g, j, and y). Proportions run on the narrower side with compact counters and a slightly bouncy rhythm, while curves stay smooth and rounded rather than angular. Numerals match the same soft, calligraphic finishing with small swashes and subtle asymmetries for a cohesive set.
Best suited to titles, short passages, and display settings where the curled terminals and decorative capitals can be appreciated—such as packaging, posters, storefront-style signage, invitations, and book covers. It can work for brief brand messaging or pull quotes, while extended body text may benefit from larger sizes and comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone feels storybook and old-world, like signage from a quaint shop or a lightly medieval manuscript rendered in a clean, approachable way. Its ornament is playful rather than severe, giving the text a charming, characterful voice that reads as handcrafted and a bit theatrical.
The design appears aimed at delivering a formal-but-friendly calligraphic flavor without heavy contrast, combining a traditional roman skeleton with hand-rendered flourishes for a distinctive display texture.
Capitals are especially expressive, featuring distinctive top curls and flared feet that can become a focal point in headings. In longer passages the decorative terminals create noticeable texture, so spacing and line length will strongly influence readability and perceived density.