Calligraphic Afke 10 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, editorial, quotes, packaging, elegant, literary, refined, warm, classic, formal script feel, human warmth, classic refinement, display elegance, calligraphic, slanted, brushed, tapered, flowing.
A slanted, calligraphic serif with tapered strokes that mimic a flexible pen. Letterforms show gently flared terminals and soft, brush-like modulation, with rounded bowls and subtly pointed joins that keep the rhythm lively. Capitals are expressive without becoming ornate, while lowercase forms stay open and legible, leaning on smooth curves and occasional entry/exit flicks rather than heavy ornament. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, slightly looped shapes and consistent stroke tapering.
Well-suited to invitations, announcements, and identity work that needs an elegant handwritten voice. It also works for pull quotes, short editorial headlines, and packaging accents where the slanted calligraphic texture can carry a refined, personal tone. For best results, it favors short to medium text settings and display sizes where the stroke taper and motion are most visible.
The overall tone is cultured and personable—formal enough to feel traditional, yet relaxed through its handwritten movement. It suggests classic correspondence, bookish elegance, and a quiet romantic sensibility rather than strict, mechanical precision.
The design appears intended to capture the look of careful, formal handwriting in a typographic system—prioritizing graceful movement, pen-like taper, and a classic serif vocabulary while remaining readable in connected word shapes.
Spacing appears generous and the diagonals and curves create a continuous forward motion across words. The design favors smooth silhouettes and soft terminal shaping, giving text a polished, human feel even at larger sizes.