Calligraphic Myly 9 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, reverse italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, greeting cards, invitations, children’s books, packaging, whimsical, storybook, charming, vintage, friendly, handcrafted charm, playful display, decorative caps, storybook tone, curly terminals, looped forms, monoline feel, bouncy rhythm, soft curves.
A calligraphic handwritten style with smooth, mostly even strokes and a subtle backward slant. Capitals are tall and decorative, built from open curves and prominent loops, while lowercase forms are compact with very short x-height and occasional long ascenders/descenders that add vertical sparkle. Terminals are frequently curled or hooked, giving many letters a gently ornamental finish. Overall spacing feels airy and variable, with an informal rhythm and slightly uneven widths typical of hand-drawn lettering.
Best suited for short display settings such as headings, titles, invitations, greeting cards, and packaging where its decorative capitals can shine. It also works well for playful editorial pull quotes or brand accents, especially when set with generous spacing and moderate sizes to preserve clarity.
The font conveys a playful, storybook tone with a hint of vintage charm. Its loopy capitals and soft curves feel welcoming and personable, more expressive than formal, and suited to lighthearted or imaginative messaging.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, embellished handwriting—combining readable unconnected forms with decorative loops and a lively, slightly retro cadence. It prioritizes personality and charm over strict uniformity, aiming for an inviting, handcrafted presence in display typography.
The uppercase set carries most of the personality through distinctive swashes and looped strokes, which can become visually prominent at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with rounded, open shapes and simple construction that matches the letterforms.