Calligraphic Irbi 10 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, playful, retro, whimsical, cheerful, decorative, display impact, ornamental flair, handcrafted feel, vintage charm, bulbous, soft-serifed, teardrop terminals, bracketed, bouncy.
A compact, heavy display face with rounded, sculpted forms and pronounced contrast created by thick main strokes paired with sharp, tapered cut-ins. The letters carry soft, flared serif-like feet and curled, teardrop terminals that read as inked flicks, giving the shapes a hand-drawn calligraphic finish while remaining upright and stable. Counters are relatively small and often pinched, with occasional inward notches and asymmetric detailing that adds texture. Width varies noticeably between glyphs, producing a lively rhythm, and the numerals echo the same chunky silhouettes and curled terminals.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, event or theater headlines, packaging, and short, punchy signage where its bold presence and decorative terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for characterful logotypes and titles, especially in retro-leaning or playful branding.
The overall tone is theatrical and lighthearted, mixing a vintage poster sensibility with friendly, storybook warmth. The curled terminals and chunky silhouettes make it feel expressive and slightly mischievous rather than formal or austere.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a handcrafted, calligraphic flair, combining thick, confident silhouettes with ornamental terminal curls. Its variable widths and sculpted details emphasize personality and rhythm over neutrality, aiming for memorable display typography.
The design’s dark color and tight internal spaces suggest it will read best at larger sizes where the notches, curls, and counter-shapes remain clear. Its distinctive terminals are consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, reinforcing a cohesive, ornamental voice.