Calligraphic Dyba 11 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, branding, expressive, lively, vintage, warm, confident, hand-lettered feel, display impact, friendly tone, signage flavor, energetic rhythm, brushy, slanted, rounded, soft terminals, swashy.
A slanted, brush-influenced roman with compact proportions and energetic rhythm. Strokes show evident modulation and tapering, with rounded corners and soft, slightly irregular terminals that mimic pressure and lift-off from a broad marker or brush. Capitals are sturdy and simplified with occasional flare and subtle wedge-like endings, while lowercase forms lean more cursive in feel without fully connecting, keeping counters open and silhouettes bold and readable. Numerals are similarly dynamic, with curved joins and a slightly bouncy baseline impression in text.
Well-suited to display roles where personality matters—posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging, and book or album covers. It can also work for short pull quotes or section headers where an expressive, handcrafted voice is desired, while longer passages may benefit from generous size and spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is animated and personable, blending a classic sign-painting sensibility with a friendly, informal polish. Its strong slant and brushy stroke endings give it momentum and a handcrafted charm, making it feel upbeat and attention-getting rather than quiet or clinical.
The design appears intended to emulate confident hand lettering with a brush-pen cadence—formal enough to feel crafted, yet casual enough to stay approachable. Its consistent slant, tapered terminals, and bold silhouettes suggest a focus on impactful, readable display typography with a human touch.
Stroke weight appears intentionally uneven in places, contributing to a natural, drawn quality and a sense of movement across lines. The letterforms favor rounded bowls and smooth curves, and the italic construction maintains consistency between capitals, lowercase, and figures for cohesive display setting.