Calligraphic Ifma 4 is a bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, titles, regal, theatrical, storybook, antique, ornate, display impact, historical tone, decorative voice, calligraphic flavor, flared serifs, wedge terminals, ink-trap feel, swashy, sculptural.
A decorative roman with broad proportions, pronounced contrast, and strongly flared, wedge-like terminals. Strokes taper into sharp points and knife-cut joins, while bowls and counters stay generous and open for such a heavy style. The letterforms show a calligraphic rhythm: curves are slightly asymmetric, diagonals feel carved rather than geometric, and many strokes end in small, angular flicks that suggest pen or chisel work. Uppercase forms are expansive and display-oriented, and the lowercase keeps a steady, medium x-height with lively, varied silhouettes across the alphabet and numerals.
Best used for headlines, titles, and short blocks where the flared terminals and sculptural contrast can be appreciated. It works well on posters, book covers, branding marks, and packaging that want a classic-yet-expressive voice; for long reading text, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The overall tone reads ceremonial and dramatic, with an antique, storybook flavor. Its sharp tapering and flared details add a sense of pageantry—suited to fantasy, historical, or theatrical moods rather than neutral, modern minimalism.
The design appears intended to translate formal calligraphic movement into a bold display roman, using flared serifs and tapered strokes to create distinctive silhouettes and a dramatic, vintage-leaning presence.
Spacing and weight create a strong, dark texture in text, with distinctive word shapes driven by the wide capitals and pointed terminals. Numerals and key letters (like Q, R, S, and g) carry especially expressive curves and angled finishes that increase personality at larger sizes.