Calligraphic Afgu 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book titles, packaging, invitations, branding, warm, humanist, classic, bookish, friendly, human warmth, soft elegance, readable charm, handcrafted feel, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, rounded forms, soft curves, slightly irregular.
A friendly, calligraphic serif with softened, slightly irregular strokes and gently bracketed serifs. Curves are rounded and open, with modest modulation and flared terminals that give letters a drawn, organic finish. The lowercase shows a compact, readable structure with a single-storey “g” and “a,” short-to-moderate ascenders, and wide, calm bowls; capitals are sturdy with softened joins and a subtly tapered rhythm. Numerals are old-style in feel, with rounded forms and mild asymmetry that keeps the texture lively rather than rigidly mechanical.
Well suited to editorial typography, book and chapter titles, and pull quotes where a warm, traditional voice is desired. Its hand-touched serif detailing also fits packaging, boutique branding, menus, and invitation-style materials, especially in short to medium text settings.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, suggesting hand-crafted refinement rather than strict formality. It reads as classic and slightly literary, with a gentle personality that feels inviting and personable.
The design appears intended to blend familiar serif readability with a lightly calligraphic, hand-drawn finish, creating a personable alternative to more rigid oldstyle or transitional text faces. It aims to deliver a comfortable reading texture while adding subtle flourish and craft.
Stroke endings often swell or taper softly, and interior counters stay generous, helping maintain clarity at text sizes while preserving an informal, hand-rendered character. Diagonal letters like K, V, W, X, and Y show smooth, calligraphic movement that adds rhythm to headings.