Calligraphic Weva 11 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: titles, posters, book covers, brand marks, packaging, storybook, old-world, playful, dramatic, whimsical, handcrafted feel, period flavor, decorative impact, expressive rhythm, flared, tapered, swashy, angular, calligraphic.
A stylized, pen-drawn display face with pronounced stroke modulation and tapered terminals that frequently flare into wedge-like, brushy ends. Letterforms lean on compact proportions with lively, uneven rhythm and subtle baseline bounce, giving the set an organic, hand-rendered regularity rather than mechanical repeatability. Counters are generally small and often asymmetrical, while joins and curves show deliberate calligraphic pressure changes, especially in rounded capitals and the lowercases with long entry/exit strokes. Numerals follow the same chiseled, tapering logic, reading clearly while keeping the decorative, inked character consistent across the set.
Best suited to short-to-medium display applications where its rhythmic stroke contrast and flared terminals can be appreciated: titles, headings, posters, and cover typography. It can also work for themed branding and packaging—especially where an old-world or fantastical mood is desired—while maintaining legibility at moderate sizes.
The font projects a theatrical, storybook tone—part medieval-fantasy signage, part ink-and-quill charm. Its sharp flares and swelling strokes add drama, while the slightly quirky proportions keep it friendly and approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to emulate expressive calligraphy with a broad-pen/brush feel, prioritizing characterful word shapes and decorative terminals over strict typographic neutrality. It aims to deliver a handcrafted, period-tinged voice that reads clearly while still feeling ornamental.
Capitals carry the most flourish and weight, creating strong word-shape emphasis in title settings. The texture is intentionally lively: repeated letters don’t feel perfectly uniform, which enhances the hand-crafted impression in longer lines of text.