Calligraphic Anba 18 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, headlines, invitations, playful, friendly, whimsical, handmade, casual, handmade feel, approachability, expressiveness, informal display, rounded, irregular, bouncy, soft, quirky.
A casual, handwritten-style sans with rounded terminals and gently uneven stroke flow. Letterforms show deliberate irregularities in angles and curvature, creating a bouncy baseline and slightly wobbly verticals. Counters are open and generous, with simplified constructions (single-storey forms and minimal modulation) that keep shapes bold and readable. Uppercase characters feel tall and somewhat narrow, while lowercase forms are compact with lively, asymmetric details and occasional exaggerated curves in bowls and shoulders.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy where personality is desirable: posters, playful branding, packaging, classroom materials, and invitations. It can also work for pull quotes or UI accents when a warm, informal tone is needed, though its handmade irregularity will be most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is light, approachable, and slightly mischievous, like marker lettering used for informal notes or kid-friendly signage. Its uneven rhythm and soft geometry give it a human, conversational feel rather than a polished corporate voice.
The design appears intended to simulate natural hand lettering with consistent readability, combining simple sans structures with expressive, slightly uneven strokes to add charm and informality without becoming fully cursive.
Distinctive quirks—such as varied arm angles, slightly shifting stem widths, and animated diagonals—create a lively texture in text. Numerals are simple and rounded, matching the letterforms’ friendly proportions and maintaining clarity at display sizes.