Calligraphic Bahi 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, greeting cards, storybook, whimsical, friendly, vintage, playful, warmth, personality, display, handmade feel, charm, rounded, flared terminals, brushy, soft edges, wedge-like serifs.
Letterforms are heavy and rounded with subtly tapered joins and flared, brush-like terminals that suggest a calligraphic tool. Curves are full and buoyant, counters are open, and the silhouette tends toward soft wedge endings rather than crisp slabs. The texture is lively: strokes feel slightly irregular in contour and width, and the overall rhythm is bouncy, creating a decorative, display-forward presence.
Best suited for short headlines and expressive copy where a cozy, characterful voice is desired—such as children’s publishing, café and bakery branding, boutique packaging, posters, greeting cards, and event or seasonal promotions. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers in editorial layouts when you want a playful, nostalgic accent.
This face reads as friendly and storybook-like, with a warm, slightly old-fashioned charm. Its soft, swelling strokes and gently uneven rhythm give it an inviting, handmade tone that feels more whimsical than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a hand-rendered, calligraphic flavor while remaining sturdy and readable at larger sizes. Its exaggerated curves and terminal flourishes prioritize personality and atmosphere over strict typographic neutrality.
Uppercase forms are particularly decorative, with pronounced swelling and terminal flicks, while lowercase maintains a consistent, readable structure. Numerals share the same soft, brushy modeling, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive.