Calligraphic Gyluh 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, children’s, posters, packaging, headlines, playful, storybook, whimsical, handmade, friendly, handmade feel, playful display, storybook tone, casual calligraphy, rounded, bouncy, lively, inked, irregular.
A lively, hand-drawn calligraphic roman with slightly irregular stroke edges and gently modulated contrast. Forms are built from rounded bowls and tapered terminals, with subtle wobble in stems and varying glyph widths that create a natural, unmechanical rhythm. Capitals are simple and open with occasional flared or hooked details, while lowercase shows compact proportions, small counters, and a modest x-height that emphasizes ascenders and descenders. Numerals follow the same informal logic, mixing straight strokes with soft curves and slightly uneven stress for a cohesive, drawn-on-paper look.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its texture and character can be appreciated—titles, posters, book covers, event graphics, and playful packaging. It can also work for pull quotes or section headings when you want a friendly, handcrafted accent rather than a neutral reading face.
The overall tone is warm and whimsical, with a storybook charm that feels personable rather than polished. Its irregularities read as intentional and expressive, giving text a casual, crafty voice that can feel mischievous and lighthearted.
Likely designed to capture the feel of informal calligraphy and drawn lettering—clean enough to set coherent text, but with deliberate variation to preserve a human, crafted presence. The goal appears to be a distinctive, charming voice for display typography rather than strict geometric consistency.
Spacing and letterfit appear intentionally loose and variable, supporting an organic, handwritten flow in display sizes. Distinctive quirks—such as curled terminals, slightly pinched joins, and subtly asymmetric bowls—help characters stay recognizable while maintaining a consistently handmade texture.