Calligraphic Dyba 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, editorial, lively, expressive, classic, warm, crafty, handcrafted feel, dynamic emphasis, vintage flavor, display impact, brushed, oblique, calligraphic, swashy, high-ink.
A lively, brush-driven italic with sturdy strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms lean forward consistently and show gentle modulation that suggests a broad-nib or brush angle rather than rigid geometry. Curves are generous and slightly irregular in a natural, hand-drawn way, while counters stay open enough for display readability. Capitals are compact and energetic, and the lowercase includes a few modest swashes and entry/exit flicks that add motion without full script connections.
Best suited to display settings where its texture and motion can be appreciated—posters, headlines, logos, packaging accents, and editorial titling. It also works well for short quotes or pull‑quotes where a warm, handcrafted emphasis is desired, but the irregular rhythm may feel busy in long body copy.
The font reads as friendly and animated, with a traditional calligraphic flavor and a hint of vintage signwork. Its forward slant and inky shapes create a sense of momentum and confidence, giving text a personable, crafted tone rather than a polished corporate feel.
Designed to emulate confident hand-lettered italics with a calligraphic, brush-made character—balancing strong presence with readable, classical proportions. The overall intention seems to be expressive display typography that feels crafted and energetic without becoming fully connected script.
Spacing appears intentionally uneven in a handwritten way, and word shapes develop a bouncy rhythm at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with rounded forms and angled stress, making them feel integrated with the alphabet rather than purely utilitarian.