Calligraphic Ilhi 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, headlines, invitations, branding, refined, literary, classical, formal, graceful, elegant display, editorial polish, classic revival, formal tone, calligraphic flavor, bracketed serifs, calligraphic stress, crisp terminals, sharp apexes, teardrop joins.
This typeface presents a high-contrast serif design with calligraphic modulation and a crisp, upright stance. Strokes shift from very thin hairlines to broad verticals, with bracketed serifs and tapered, occasionally pointed terminals that give letters a cut-and-ink feel. Capitals are elegantly proportioned with sharp apexes (notably in A, V, W) and a slightly expressive width variation across the set, while lowercase forms show lively curves and traditional construction (two-storey a and g) with clear, open counters. Overall spacing reads balanced and text-ready, with a smooth rhythm and a refined, print-oriented texture in paragraphs and display lines alike.
It performs especially well in editorial headlines, pull quotes, book and magazine covers, and upscale branding where contrast and detail can be appreciated. It can also suit formal announcements and invitations, and works best at sizes where the thin hairlines won’t be lost.
The overall tone is polished and cultured, evoking editorial sophistication and classical book typography with a hint of calligraphic flourish. Its contrast and delicate hairlines add a sense of ceremony and elegance, making the voice feel elevated rather than casual.
The design appears intended to blend classical serif readability with a more calligraphic, fashion-forward sharpness, delivering a refined typographic color for display and polished text settings. Its controlled contrast and expressive terminals suggest a focus on elegance and premium presentation.
Distinctive details include a swash-like tail on the Q and graceful diagonal strokes that taper into fine points in letters like K, V, W, and x. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with prominent curves and delicate joins that visually align with the letterforms.