Calligraphic Fuwi 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, posters, titles, packaging, book covers, gothic, storybook, occult, vintage, dramatic, thematic display, gothic flair, hand-inked feel, ornamental tone, angular, flared, spiky, ink-trap, carved.
This typeface uses calligraphic, pen-like construction with pronounced thick–thin movement and sharp, flared terminals. Strokes often end in wedge or blade-like points, and many letters show inner notches and cut-in counters that create a carved, slightly distressed silhouette. Curves are tightened and occasionally faceted, giving round forms (like O, C, and e) a tense, stylized rhythm. Lowercase forms stay compact with lively, irregular detailing, while capitals feel more ornate and imposing through larger bowls and more dramatic interior shaping. Numerals follow the same high-drama treatment, with strong diagonals and hooked or tapered finishes.
Best suited to display work where its dramatic contrast and spiky terminals can be appreciated—titles, headings, posters, and packaging. It can also work for short bursts of text in themed contexts such as fantasy or gothic editorial, but longer passages benefit from larger sizes and generous spacing to keep the intricate shapes from filling in.
The overall tone is theatrical and darkly whimsical, evoking gothic signage, folklore titles, and fantasy ephemera. Its sharp terminals and carved interior cuts add a slightly sinister, occult-leaning personality while still reading as decorative and playful rather than brutal. The texture feels hand-rendered and expressive, as if inked with a broad nib and then chiseled for emphasis.
The design appears aimed at a formal, hand-drawn calligraphic look with a carved, gothic twist—combining broad-nib contrast with sharpened terminals and decorative interior cuts to create a distinctive, story-driven voice for display typography.
At text sizes the interior cut-ins and spurs create a busy, sparkling texture, so spacing and size choice will strongly affect clarity. The uppercase and punctuation carry the strongest personality, making mixed-case settings feel especially animated.