Calligraphic Enfa 10 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, book covers, playful, retro, whimsical, friendly, storybook, expressiveness, decorative impact, vintage flavor, friendly tone, rounded, curling, bouncy, ornate, soft terminals.
A compact, heavy display face with rounded forms and prominent curling terminals. Strokes are broadly uniform but with subtle thick–thin modulation that reads as calligraphic rather than geometric. Letterforms lean on bulbous counters and teardrop-like joins, with swashy entry/exit strokes on many capitals and a lively, uneven rhythm that gives the set a drawn feel. Numerals and lowercase share the same chunky, soft-edged construction, with distinctive hooks and loops that prioritize character over strict regularity.
Best suited to display sizes for headlines, posters, covers, and branding where a bold, whimsical voice is desired. It also fits packaging, menus, and playful signage, especially when short phrases can showcase the swashy capitals and rounded silhouettes.
The overall tone is warm and mischievous, combining a vintage sign-painting flavor with a fairytale, confectionery charm. Its bold presence and curlicue details make it feel expressive and lighthearted rather than formal, even when set in longer phrases.
The design appears intended to deliver a confident, inked-in calligraphic look with friendly curves and ornamental terminals, capturing the feel of hand-drawn lettering while maintaining a consistent, set-type rhythm.
In text settings the dense black shapes create strong color and immediate impact, while the decorative terminals add visual sparkle. The distinctive capital forms and looped details become focal points, suggesting it works best where personality is more important than strict neutrality.