Calligraphic Medi 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: invites, greeting cards, packaging, quotes, headlines, elegant, classic, friendly, refined, literary, formal script, handwritten charm, tasteful flourish, legible display, cursive, swashy, rounded, looping, calligraphic.
A slanted, calligraphic script with smooth, rounded strokes and gently tapered terminals. Letterforms are largely unconnected, with a consistent handwritten rhythm and modest stroke modulation that keeps counters open and shapes clear. Capitals introduce soft flourishes and occasional entry/exit strokes, while lowercase forms rely on looped ascenders/descenders and broad, curved joins within individual letters. Numerals follow the same flowing logic, with simple, slightly varied widths and soft curves that match the text color.
This font suits short to medium-length settings where a refined handwritten voice is desired, such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique packaging, pull quotes, and editorial-style headlines. It can also work for branding accents or signage where a classic scripted feel is needed without heavy ornamentation.
The overall tone is polished and personable, balancing formality with an approachable handwritten warmth. Its flowing italic motion and restrained swashes suggest traditional penmanship, making it feel classic and slightly romantic without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, formal handwriting with a calligraphic sensibility—prioritizing smooth flow, legibility, and tasteful flourish. It aims to provide an elegant script option that remains usable in practical display and subhead contexts.
Round punctuation and i/j dots read clearly, and the design maintains steady spacing and baseline behavior for a script style. The capitals provide the strongest decorative moments, so mixed-case settings tend to look more expressive than all-caps.