Calligraphic Fune 13 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary, invitations, headings, classic, formal, craft, warm, readability, tradition, warmth, serifed, calligraphic, oldstyle, flared, bracketed.
A serifed calligraphic text face with gently modulated strokes and subtly flared terminals. The letterforms show an oldstyle skeleton with bracketed serifs, rounded joins, and a slightly hand-drawn irregularity in curves and stroke endings that keeps the rhythm lively without looking rough. Proportions are traditional and readable, with compact counters, softly tapered strokes, and mild asymmetry that is most noticeable in diagonals and curved letters. Numerals follow the same serifed, humanist construction, blending smoothly with the lowercase in running text.
Well suited for long-form editorial and book typography where a traditional, humanist voice is desired. It also performs nicely for refined headings, pull quotes, and cultural or heritage-forward branding, and can lend a formal, crafted tone to invitations and announcements.
The overall tone feels classical and bookish, with a measured formality tempered by a human, crafted warmth. It suggests historical print or calligrapher-influenced lettering—refined rather than ornamental, and more inviting than austere.
The design appears intended to combine the familiarity of classical serif typography with the grace of calligraphic construction. It aims for comfortable readability while adding a subtle handcrafted signature through tapered terminals and gently modulated strokes.
In the text sample, the face maintains a steady texture and clear word shapes, while the slight terminal flicks and tapered strokes add character at display sizes. The design reads as intentionally organic, with small, consistent deviations that keep it from feeling mechanically uniform.