Calligraphic Ifli 10 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, headlines, logotypes, packaging, storybook, medieval, rustic, playful, dramatic, expressiveness, period flavor, handcrafted feel, display impact, calligraphic, chiseled, spurred, angular, brushy.
This face presents sturdy, calligraphic letterforms with pronounced stroke contrast and a subtly hand-drawn, brush-cut edge. Shapes lean on broad, rounded bowls paired with sharp, spurred terminals and occasional wedge-like serifs, giving the outlines a slightly carved or chiseled feel. Curves are full and energetic, counters are open, and the rhythm is lively with noticeable variation in glyph widths and a gently irregular baseline presence that reads intentional rather than sloppy.
Best suited for display settings where character is more important than neutrality, such as posters, book covers, chapter openers, fantasy or historical-themed branding, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It performs well in short lines and larger sizes where its contrast and textured terminals can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone feels storybook and old-world, balancing formal calligraphic heritage with a playful, slightly mischievous edge. Its spurs and dramatic strokes evoke medieval signage and fantasy titling, while the soft curves keep it approachable and whimsical.
The design appears intended to translate broad-pen calligraphy into a bold, decorative display style with medieval and storybook cues. Its controlled contrast and consistent spur vocabulary suggest a deliberate attempt to feel handcrafted while remaining cohesive across the alphabet and figures.
Capitals are especially expressive, with flared strokes and distinctive terminal shapes that create strong word silhouettes. Numerals are similarly stylized, favoring bold curves and angled finishes that match the letterforms’ spurred, brushlike construction.