Calligraphic Ugraj 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, quotations, packaging, certificates, elegant, classic, refined, literary, inviting, formality, personal tone, classic flair, display emphasis, swashy, calligraphic, flowing, tapered, looped.
This typeface presents a slanted, formal handwritten style with smooth, pen-like strokes and moderate thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are compact and relatively tall in proportion, with a noticeably low x-height and long ascenders and descenders that add vertical rhythm. Terminals are tapered and often finished with small hooks or teardrop-like ends, while select capitals introduce restrained swashes and looping entry/exit strokes. Spacing is even and controlled, keeping the overall texture tidy despite the handwritten character.
It suits applications where a formal handwritten voice is desired, such as invitations, greeting cards, announcements, certificates, and short quotations. It can also work for boutique packaging or labels where an elegant script-like accent is needed, especially at display sizes where the swashes and contrast remain clear.
The tone is graceful and traditional, evoking handwritten correspondence and classic print etiquette. Its gentle flourishes and steady slant communicate polish and warmth without becoming overly ornate, making it feel appropriate for refined, personal messaging.
The design appears intended to offer a legible, formal calligraphic look that bridges everyday handwriting and classic italic typography. By combining controlled spacing with selective flourishes, it aims to deliver an elegant signature-like presence while staying readable in short blocks of text.
Capitals are a clear stylistic feature, with several showing pronounced curves and occasional looped strokes that create emphasis in titles. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with angled forms and soft curves that harmonize with the lowercase.