Calligraphic Anfu 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, cafés, invitations, posters, storybook, whimsical, warm, retro, friendly, handcrafted warmth, decorative caps, friendly readability, vintage charm, round terminals, flared strokes, soft serifs, looped forms, playful caps.
A calligraphic, hand-drawn roman with smooth, brush-like strokes and gently flared terminals that read as soft, informal serifs. The letterforms lean upright with rounded joins, occasional looped entries, and slightly variable character widths that create a lively rhythm. Capitals feature decorative swashes and curled details (notably in forms like Q and S), while lowercase stays more compact and readable, with single-storey a and g and a simple, open structure. Numerals are similarly rounded and friendly, with subtle stroke modulation and softened corners.
Well-suited to display and short text where personality is desired: children’s and editorial headers, boutique packaging, café/restaurant branding, greeting cards, and invitations. It can also work for brief paragraphs in marketing copy, especially when paired with a quieter companion for body text.
The overall tone is warm and storybook-like, balancing formality with a playful, handmade charm. Its curled caps and rounded terminals give it a vintage, whimsical personality that feels inviting rather than strict or ceremonial.
The font appears intended to provide a personable, calligraphic voice that feels handcrafted and approachable, combining decorative capitals with a more straightforward lowercase for practical readability.
The design emphasizes smooth curves and open counters over sharp pen-angles, yielding consistent color in text while still showing calligraphic flair in key letters. The more decorative capitals stand out best at display sizes, while the lowercase maintains an even, flowing texture in short paragraphs.