Calligraphic Gyluh 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, craft branding, playful, storybook, whimsical, friendly, casual, handmade warmth, playful readability, storybook tone, casual charm, rounded, bouncy, lively, informal, hand-drawn.
A lively hand-drawn roman with subtly flared stroke endings and gentle, calligraphy-like modulation. Letterforms show a slightly bouncy baseline and varied internal spacing, giving the set an organic rhythm while remaining clearly structured and readable. Strokes are mostly smooth with occasional wedge-like terminals and small curls, and curves are generously rounded; counters stay open and uncomplicated. Capitals are prominent and expressive, while the lowercase is compact with relatively short ascenders/descenders and simple, single-storey constructions where expected.
It works well for display and short-to-medium text where a personable, handmade feel is desired—children’s and educational materials, playful packaging, event posters, greeting cards, and crafty or boutique branding. The clear silhouettes also make it suitable for headings, pull quotes, and captions that benefit from an inviting, informal tone.
The overall tone feels warm, whimsical, and lightly theatrical—like neat marker lettering with a touch of storybook charm. Its friendly irregularities and soft terminals create an approachable voice that reads as human and playful rather than strictly formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a legible, hand-rendered look with gentle calligraphic cues—adding charm through subtle stroke modulation and playful proportions without joining letters or becoming overly ornate.
The font relies on visible hand-drawn variation for personality, with some letters exhibiting slight asymmetry and individualized proportions. Numerals follow the same informal, rounded construction, maintaining consistency with the text color and rhythm in running copy.