Calligraphic Luno 10 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, headlines, quotes, packaging, posters, storybook, antique, whimsical, handmade, charming, handcrafted feel, classic charm, narrative tone, display character, flared terminals, inked, irregular, lively, textured.
A lightly modulated, hand-drawn roman with gently flared terminals and subtly uneven stroke edges that suggest ink on paper. The forms are mostly upright with soft curves and occasional asymmetry, giving the alphabet a lively rhythm rather than strict geometric regularity. Capitals have simple, open structures with modest calligraphic shaping, while the lowercase shows a relatively small x-height and rounded bowls; overall spacing feels a touch loose and natural. Numerals follow the same organic construction, with slightly varied widths and calm, readable silhouettes.
This font is well suited to short-to-medium display text such as book covers, chapter titles, pull quotes, posters, and boutique packaging where a handcrafted, classic flavor is desirable. It can work for brief passages at comfortable sizes, especially when you want an informal, narrative tone rather than a crisp editorial serif.
The face conveys a warm, old-world charm with a storybook and slightly antiquarian tone. Its irregularities read as intentional and personable, creating a friendly, crafted feel without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to mimic carefully written, calligraphic letterforms translated into a consistent typeset alphabet—prioritizing charm, texture, and human rhythm over strict mechanical precision.
Stroke endings often widen into small wedge-like flares, and curves show mild wobble that adds texture at larger sizes. The overall color on the page remains fairly even despite the handmade edge, keeping words legible while preserving character.