Calligraphic Ifte 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book titles, packaging, logotypes, invitations, gothic, antique, storybook, dramatic, heraldic, historic flavor, dramatic display, decorative texture, calligraphic feel, blackletter, flared, angular, chiseled, ornate.
This typeface uses calligraphic, blackletter-leaning forms with sharp, flared terminals and strongly modulated strokes. Curves are punctuated by wedge-like entry and exit strokes, giving many letters a chiseled, blade-cut silhouette. The rhythm is lively and slightly irregular, with compact counters, pronounced joins, and occasional spur details that add texture. Numerals echo the same angular, ink-trap-like cuts and tapered finishing strokes, keeping the overall color dense and graphic in text.
It performs best in display settings such as poster headlines, book and chapter titles, game or film branding, and packaging that benefits from an antique or gothic voice. It can also work for invitations or certificates where a ceremonial, historical feel is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the sharp cuts and flared terminals remain clear.
The tone feels medieval and ceremonial, with a dramatic, old-world presence that reads as both ornamental and authoritative. Its lively stroke flicks and dark texture suggest folklore, fantasy, and historical display traditions rather than modern neutrality.
The design appears intended to translate broad-nib calligraphy and blackletter-inspired carving into a bold, decorative display face. Its emphasis on sharp terminals, contrast, and textured word shapes suggests a goal of evoking heritage and drama while staying readable for short phrases.
Uppercase characters are especially decorative and emblem-like, while lowercase retains strong personality through distinctive hooks, spurs, and tapered feet. The font’s dense texture and sharp internal notches create a patterned “woven” effect in paragraphs, favoring short bursts of text and prominent headings.