Calligraphic Anti 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, invitations, certificates, branding, classic, literary, refined, charming, humanist, readable classic, handcrafted warmth, formal tone, subtle flourish, flared strokes, soft terminals, calligraphic, open counters, lively rhythm.
A calligraphic roman with a gently hand-drawn feel, featuring subtly flared strokes and soft, slightly bracketed terminals. The letterforms are upright and open, with rounded bowls and smooth curves that keep texture even despite small, expressive departures from strict geometry. Uppercase shapes are clean and confident, while lowercase shows more personality in forms like the single-storey a and g, the curved descender on y, and a hooked j. Numerals are clear and traditional, with modest curvature and consistent stroke endings that match the alphabet.
It suits book or editorial typography where a traditional, human touch is desired, and it can add a formal-yet-friendly voice to invitations, programs, and certificates. It also works for branding and packaging that benefits from a classic, crafted impression, especially in display sizes and short passages.
The font conveys a classic, literary tone with a personable warmth, like careful pen lettering adapted for continuous reading. Its restrained flourishes add charm without turning decorative, giving it a refined, slightly old-world voice.
The design appears intended to blend formal calligraphic cues with the clarity of a readable roman, offering a composed page texture with subtle hand influence. It aims for elegance through soft terminals and gentle stroke modulation rather than high contrast or overt ornament.
Stroke endings often resolve into small tapers or flares, which adds a quiet calligraphic cadence across words. Spacing appears comfortable and the overall color stays even in paragraph-like settings, with enough irregularity to feel human while remaining orderly.