Calligraphic Anfi 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book titles, branding, packaging, posters, vintage, formal, storybook, ornate, traditional, decorative display, classic elegance, calligraphic flavor, title emphasis, decorative, calligraphic, swashy, curled terminals, bracketed serifs.
This typeface presents a decorative, calligraphy-influenced serif with compact proportions and a gently modulated, mostly even stroke color. Capitals feature prominent swashes, curled terminals, and occasional looped forms (notably in letters like Q and O), while the lowercase maintains a readable, upright stance with bracketed serifs and rounded joins. Curves are soft and slightly bulbous at terminals, giving strokes a carved, pen-like finish rather than sharp geometric endings. Numerals match the letterforms with old-style flavor, rounded bowls, and subtle flicks that keep the set visually consistent.
Best suited for headlines and short passages where its swash capitals and decorative terminals can be appreciated without overwhelming readability. It works well for book and chapter titles, boutique branding, packaging, invitations, and poster-style compositions that benefit from a vintage, formal accent.
The overall tone feels traditional and slightly whimsical, combining formality with a decorative, storybook charm. Its swashes and curled terminals evoke classic print and display lettering, lending a refined but characterful voice to headlines.
The letterforms appear designed to blend calligraphic flourish with a sturdy serif structure, prioritizing personality and historical warmth over neutral text economy. The embellished capitals suggest an intent to provide strong, decorative entry points for titling and initial-cap styling.
The design shows a clear separation between more embellished capitals and comparatively restrained lowercase, creating a hierarchy that suits titling. Spacing and rhythm appear compact, and the distinctive swash capitals can become dominant in continuous text, especially at larger sizes where the terminal curls are most visible.