Calligraphic Ifva 13 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, titles, book covers, game ui, halloween, gothic, storybook, mysterious, ornate, playful, thematic display, gothic flair, handmade texture, dramatic tone, angular, spiky, faceted, tapered, high-ink.
This typeface uses sharp, chiseled forms with wedge-like terminals and faceted curves that create a carved, cut-paper feel. Strokes are heavy and taper into pointed ends, with subtle contrast appearing through swelling curves and narrowed joins rather than a consistent pen angle. Counters are often small and asymmetrical, and many letters show irregular, hand-drawn modulation that leads to uneven widths and lively rhythm across a word. The uppercase has prominent, dramatic silhouettes, while the lowercase remains compact with energetic, notched details; figures share the same angular, stylized construction.
Best suited for display work such as posters, title treatments, book covers, and branding where an evocative, gothic or fantasy mood is desired. It can also work for short UI labels in games or themed experiences when used at larger sizes and with generous spacing.
The overall tone feels medieval and theatrical, mixing gothic drama with a slightly whimsical, storybook edge. Its spiky terminals and uneven rhythm suggest mystery and fantasy rather than formality, giving text an expressive, incantation-like presence.
The design appears intended to evoke hand-rendered calligraphy with carved, angular detailing—aiming for a dramatic, old-world voice that remains playful enough for modern fantasy and themed display use.
In continuous text the texture is dark and busy, with frequent sharp interior cuts and strong silhouettes that help words stand out at display sizes. Several glyphs have distinctive, idiosyncratic shapes that prioritize character over neutrality, which can reduce smoothness at small sizes but adds strong personality.