Calligraphic Ifru 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, invitations, editorial, certificates, branding, formal, classic, literate, poetic, refined, calligraphic elegance, traditional tone, editorial emphasis, formal voice, wedge serifs, calligraphic, bracketed serifs, diagonal stress, crisp terminals.
A right-leaning calligraphic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and diagonal stress. Strokes taper into sharp, wedge-like serifs and pointed terminals, producing crisp joins and a lively rhythm. Uppercase forms are relatively compact with gently bracketed serifs and slightly flared entry/exit strokes, while the lowercase shows cursive influence in letters like a, e, g, and y, with angled cross-strokes and occasional looped or hooked details. Figures are slanted and similarly modulated, with open counters and tapered ends that match the text texture.
Well-suited to editorial display, book and chapter titles, pull quotes, and refined branding where an italic, calligraphic voice is desirable. It can also support formal stationery such as invitations and certificates, especially when paired with a calmer companion for body copy.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking bookish elegance and a hint of historical penmanship. Its energetic slant and crisp contrast lend a ceremonial, literary feel that reads as polished rather than casual.
The design appears intended to emulate a disciplined broad-nib or pointed-pen italic translated into a serifed text style, balancing traditional calligraphic flair with enough regularity for composed, readable lines.
The letterforms maintain consistent contrast and a coherent pen-angle across caps, lowercase, and numerals, creating a smooth, flowing line when set in text. Some capitals and descending forms introduce slightly dramatic wedges and hooks, adding emphasis in headlines while still staying controlled in longer passages.