Calligraphic Asti 10 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, invitations, book covers, playful, folksy, whimsical, friendly, lively, handmade feel, expressive display, casual charm, retro craft, brushy, bouncy, rounded, flared, organic.
A slanted, brush-influenced calligraphic style with thick, energetic strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms are compact and slightly irregular in width, creating a hand-drawn rhythm with gentle baseline bounce. Stems often swell and pinch, with rounded joins and occasional wedge-like entry strokes that suggest a broad-nib or brush gesture. Counters are fairly tight and shapes lean toward chunky, simplified silhouettes for strong color on the page.
This font works best for short to medium display settings where its texture and movement can be appreciated—such as headlines, event materials, labels, and packaging. It can also suit invitations, greeting cards, and cover typography where a friendly, crafted feel is desired.
The overall tone feels cheerful and informal, with a storybook charm that reads as expressive rather than refined. Its lively slant and buoyant forms give it a personable, conversational voice suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the character of quick calligraphic lettering—confident, brushy, and slightly irregular—while keeping forms bold and readable for display use. It prioritizes expressive rhythm and a handcrafted voice over strict geometric consistency.
Uppercase letters carry a poster-like presence with broad bowls and confident diagonals, while lowercase forms keep a more handwritten, brush-script sensibility without connecting strokes. Numerals are bold and slightly quirky, matching the same swelled-stroke logic and maintaining a cohesive, hand-made texture across the set.