Calligraphic Ehdi 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, editorial, invitations, certificates, brand marks, classical, literary, ceremonial, old-world, refined, manuscript feel, formal tone, classic display, handcrafted texture, chiseled, angular, pointed, brisk, crisp.
This typeface presents an italic, calligraphic construction with sharp, wedge-like terminals and subtly modulated strokes. Letterforms are slightly irregular in width and rhythm, giving a drawn, human cadence while remaining clearly structured and legible. Counters are compact and the lowercase is tight and lively, with angled entry/exit strokes and occasional spur-like details that create a crisp, cut-pen impression. Overall spacing reads moderately open for a script-like design, supporting word-shape clarity in running text.
Well suited to titles, pull quotes, and editorial display where a traditional calligraphic flavor is desired. It also fits invitations, programs, and certificate-style applications that benefit from a formal, crafted look, and can work for logos or wordmarks needing a refined, historic touch.
The tone feels classical and bookish, with an old-world, manuscript-inspired character. Its pointed, energetic strokes lend a sense of ceremony and formality, while the hand-rendered irregularities keep it personable rather than mechanical.
The design appears intended to emulate a controlled pen or broad-nib calligraphy feel—formal, slanted, and crisp—while preserving enough regularity for readability in short-to-medium passages.
Capitals have a strong, slightly chiseled presence that pairs well with the slanted lowercase, producing a distinctive headline texture. Numerals follow the same sharp, angled logic, keeping a consistent visual voice across letters and figures.