Calligraphic Fufy 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, editorial, posters, invitations, brand marks, classical, ornate, dramatic, literary, historic, calligraphic display, historic flavor, crafted elegance, dramatic emphasis, flared, wedge serif, tapered, angular, chiselled.
This typeface presents an expressive, calligraphic roman with sharply tapered strokes and pronounced thick–thin contrast. Terminals often finish in narrow wedges or flared, blade-like serifs, creating a crisp, chiselled silhouette. Curves are slightly tensioned and asymmetric, and many letters show subtle irregularities in stroke edge and join behavior that enhance a hand-drawn rhythm. The lowercase sits relatively small beneath tall ascenders, while round forms (like O and Q) remain open and clean despite the dramatic modulation.
It performs best where expressive detail can be seen—display settings such as book and film titles, editorial headlines, posters, packaging, and event materials. The strong modulation and sharp terminals also suit short text elements like pull quotes, chapter openers, invitations, and brand marks that want a refined, historic voice.
The overall tone feels classical and ceremonial, with a touch of gothic drama. Its sharp, inked wedges and lively rhythm suggest tradition, storytelling, and a crafted, human presence rather than a neutral typographic voice.
The design appears intended to translate formal pen-written calligraphy into an upright roman structure, balancing legibility with flourish. It prioritizes expressive stroke contrast and crisp wedge finishing to evoke a traditional, crafted look for display-forward typography.
Caps read especially stately thanks to their narrow wedge serifs and pointed diagonals, while the lowercase introduces more motion through angled entry/exit strokes and varied interior spacing. Numerals follow the same calligraphic contrast and flare, producing a cohesive texture when mixed with text.