Calligraphic Anfu 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, packaging, posters, branding, headlines, storybook, vintage, friendly, craft, playful, handcrafted warmth, readable display, vintage charm, expressive headings, bracketed serifs, soft terminals, rounded joins, lively rhythm, calligraphic.
A slanted, serifed design with a broad, brush-like stroke and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms show bracketed serifs, swelling curves, and subtle tapering that creates a hand-drawn feel without connecting strokes. Proportions are open and readable, with sturdy bowls and slightly irregular widths that add a lively rhythm. The numerals match the letterforms with the same soft serif treatment and curving, calligraphic shapes.
This font suits display settings where a friendly, handcrafted voice is desired—such as book covers, packaging, cafe or boutique branding, posters, and short editorial headlines. It can also work for brief passages or pull quotes when a warm, vintage-leaning texture is preferred over a neutral text face.
The overall tone is warm and personable, evoking vintage signage and storybook typography. Its expressive curves and softened edges feel informal and inviting, with a lightly whimsical character that stays structured enough for clear reading.
The design appears intended to combine calligraphic charm with dependable readability, offering expressive, serifed letterforms that feel written by hand while remaining cohesive in continuous text. It emphasizes warmth and character for decorative and brand-forward typography.
Capitals carry more flourish than the lowercase, with occasional looped or curled features that make initial letters stand out in headings. Spacing appears comfortable in running text, and the consistent slant gives paragraphs a flowing, handwritten cadence.