Calligraphic Fune 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, branding, packaging, invitations, classic, literary, dignified, humanist, warm, traditional elegance, human warmth, editorial voice, classic readability, flared serif, calligraphic, wedge terminals, organic, bookish.
This typeface presents a calligraphic serif structure with subtly flared, wedge-like terminals and a gently modulated stroke. Curves are broad and round with slightly irregular, hand-influenced joins that keep the outlines lively without becoming messy. Proportions lean traditional, with moderate ascenders/descenders and a normal x-height, and spacing reads open and comfortable in text. The capitals feel stately and well-balanced, while the lowercase shows more gesture in letters like a, g, y, and k, reinforcing an organic rhythm.
It suits book jackets, editorial headlines, pull quotes, and literary branding where a refined, human touch is desirable. It can also work for packaging and invitation-style materials that benefit from traditional elegance and a calligrapher’s rhythm, especially at text and medium display sizes.
The overall tone is classic and literary, blending formality with a human, handwritten warmth. Its calm modulation and slightly quirky detailing evoke traditional book typography, period-inspired signage, and editorial voice—polished but not sterile.
The design appears intended to capture a formal, hand-drawn serif voice—bridging classical proportions with gentle calligraphic movement—so it can deliver personality and warmth while maintaining clear, dependable readability.
Numerals match the text tone with old-style, calligraphic shaping rather than rigidly mechanical construction, helping mixed text and figures feel cohesive. Diagonals and bowls keep a soft, slightly angled energy that supports display use while remaining readable in paragraphs.