Calligraphic Tife 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: titles, posters, book covers, packaging, branding, storybook, folkloric, old-world, whimsical, warm, handcrafted character, decorative legibility, vintage tone, theatrical flair, storybook mood, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, calligraphic modulation, rounded joins, soft curves.
A calligraphic display serif with softly bracketed, flared terminals and noticeable stroke modulation. The forms lean on rounded bowls and generous curves, with subtly irregular, hand-shaped contours that keep the texture lively without breaking overall consistency. Capitals are compact and decorative, while lowercase shows sturdy verticals, wide arches (notably in m/n/u), and a single-storey a and g. Numerals are bold and curvy with distinctive hooks and tapered endings, matching the letterform rhythm.
Best suited to display settings such as titles, chapter heads, posters, and book covers where its decorative serifs and calligraphic motion can be appreciated. It can also support branding and packaging that aims for a handcrafted, old-world, or whimsical tone, and works well for short passages or pull quotes when set large.
The font reads as warm and story-driven, mixing formal calligraphic manners with a playful, slightly mischievous spirit. Its dark, friendly presence and softened serifs evoke vintage titles, folk craft aesthetics, and theatrical or fantasy-leaning themes rather than strict editorial sobriety.
Designed to deliver a handcrafted, calligraphic voice with approachable, rounded serifs and distinctive terminal flicks, prioritizing character and rhythm over strict neutrality. The intent appears to be a decorative text face that remains legible while adding a vintage, storybook personality to headings and themed copy.
Stroke endings often resolve into teardrop-like or wedge-like flicks, giving word shapes a bouncy cadence. The overall color is fairly dense in text, and the letterspacing in the sample suggests it performs best when given a bit of breathing room, especially at larger sizes.