Calligraphic Bavo 10 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, book covers, playful, vintage, storybook, festive, whimsical, display impact, decorative charm, thematic branding, vintage flavor, headline voice, rounded, bulbous, soft terminals, decorative, chubby.
A heavy, rounded display face with simplified calligraphic construction and pronounced, soft-edged strokes. Letterforms are broad and compact, with generous curves, teardrop-like counters, and wedge-shaped entry/exit terminals that read as hand-cut or brush-pressed. Curves dominate over straight segments, producing a bouncy rhythm; joins and corners are smoothed, and many capitals feature distinctive spur and notch details. Figures are stout and highly stylized, matching the letterforms’ chunky, ornamental presence.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as posters, display headlines, logotypes, and packaging where its chunky curves and ornamental terminals can carry the design. It also works well for book covers, event materials, and themed signage that benefit from a vintage, storybook voice.
The overall tone is cheerful and nostalgic, evoking old-fashioned signage, storybook headings, and playful theatrics. Its bold, rounded shapes feel friendly and approachable, while the decorative terminals add a lightly formal, festive flair.
Designed to deliver a bold, friendly calligraphic display look with a hand-rendered feel, prioritizing character and decorative rhythm over plain text utility. The forms aim to be memorable at a glance, with distinctive capitals and cohesive, rounded silhouettes.
The capitals are noticeably more embellished than the lowercase, giving titles a strong initial-caps character. In longer lines, the dense color and distinctive shapes create strong personality but can compete with fine detail, suggesting it’s best used where texture and charm are more important than neutrality.