Calligraphic Ifbo 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, book covers, expressive, vintage, dramatic, artful, lively, handcrafted feel, decorative display, period flavor, expressive titles, swashy, brushy, angular, flared, textured.
This typeface presents a slanted, calligraphic texture with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a brush-like edge quality. Strokes often taper to sharp points, with occasional flared terminals and wedge-like serifs that give letters a carved, chiseled feel despite the fluid rhythm. The forms are irregular in a controlled way—counters, joins, and stroke endings vary from glyph to glyph—creating an energetic baseline and a slightly bouncing cadence. Lowercase forms are compact with a relatively small x-height and long, expressive ascenders/descenders, while capitals are bold and gestural, with open, sweeping curves and angled stress.
It performs well in headlines, posters, and short expressive passages where the dramatic contrast and swashy terminals can be appreciated. It is also well-suited to branding marks, packaging titles, and book or album covers that benefit from a vintage calligraphic voice. For longer text, it will generally work best in larger sizes or as accent typography rather than continuous body copy.
The overall tone is theatrical and handcrafted, evoking classic signwriting and formal pen or brush lettering. Its energetic slant and sharp terminals add a sense of motion and personality, while the high contrast keeps it feeling refined rather than casual. The result is expressive and a bit vintage, suited to designs that want flair and presence.
The design appears intended to mimic formal, brush-driven calligraphy with a confident, display-forward presence. Its sharp tapers, lively rhythm, and sculpted terminals aim to deliver an ornamental, handcrafted look that stands out immediately and adds character to titles and identities.
In text, the strong contrast and narrow joins create a dark, lively color that reads best with generous size and spacing. Several glyphs show distinctive calligraphic idiosyncrasies (notably in curved letters and diagonals), reinforcing the handmade character and making the font feel more display-oriented than utilitarian.