Calligraphic Myva 9 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, quotes, book covers, branding, elegant, classic, warm, poetic, refined, formal penmanship, handwritten elegance, classic charm, expressive titling, looped, flourished, slanted, organic, lively.
A slanted, pen-like script with gently modulated strokes and rounded terminals. Letterforms are unconnected yet clearly calligraphic, showing subtle entry/exit hooks, small loops, and occasional swash-like curves on capitals. Proportions feel slightly narrow with a compact lowercase that sits low relative to ascenders, while counters remain open enough for readability. The rhythm is lively and handwritten, with small irregularities in stroke curvature and spacing that preserve a natural, drawn texture.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a handwritten elegance is desirable, such as invitations, greeting cards, pull quotes, and editorial titling. It can also support boutique branding and packaging when paired with a restrained companion face for body copy.
The overall tone is graceful and personable, balancing formality with a human, handwritten warmth. It evokes traditional correspondence and literary styling, with a calm, romantic cadence rather than a loud or playful feel.
The design appears intended to simulate careful, formal penmanship—more polished than casual handwriting—while keeping enough natural variation to feel personal. Its italic slant, looped details, and restrained contrast aim to deliver a classic calligraphic voice that reads smoothly in phrases and headlines.
Capitals carry the most flourish, using curved bowls and gentle spur-like details that add emphasis at the start of words. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, with flowing curves and soft joins, making them visually consistent in mixed text.