Calligraphic Gafa 10 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, invitations, editorial, classical, literary, refined, whimsical, storybook, readable calligraphy, old-world tone, human warmth, display charm, flared, tapered, inked, calligraphic, open counters.
A calligraphic text face with gently flared terminals and visible stroke modulation that suggests a broad-nib or pointed-pen influence. The letterforms are upright with a slightly irregular, hand-inked rhythm: stems and bowls swell and taper, curves are softly asymmetric, and joins show subtle tension rather than geometric precision. Proportions lean broad, with generous internal space and open counters, while the lowercase sits on a comparatively small x-height with tall ascenders that give lines a graceful, airy profile. Numerals and capitals share the same lively contrast and rounded, slightly organic contouring, keeping the overall texture animated without becoming overly decorative.
Well suited to titles and short passages where its calligraphic character can be appreciated—book covers, chapter openers, pull quotes, posters, and cultural or historical themed materials. It can also work for invitations and announcements that want a traditional, hand-rendered feel, especially when paired with a restrained companion for longer text.
The font conveys a classical, bookish tone with a touch of whimsy—formal enough to feel traditional, yet informal enough to read as human and personable. Its contrast and flared endings add a refined, old-world flavor, while the slight unevenness in stroke behavior keeps it warm and approachable.
The design appears intended to evoke hand-drawn, formal calligraphy in a readable, text-like structure—combining traditional serifed construction with expressive stroke modulation and gently irregular detailing. The goal seems to be an elegant, literary voice that stays friendly and organic rather than rigidly classical.
In running text the face produces a softly mottled texture due to varying stroke thickness and the occasional exaggerated curve or terminal. The broad shapes and open bowls help clarity at display and subhead sizes, while the smaller x-height and lively modulation can make dense body copy feel more stylized.