Calligraphic Bahi 7 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ideal Gothic' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, friendly, folksy, vintage, warm, playful, handcrafted warmth, vintage charm, display impact, approachability, soft serifs, rounded terminals, inked, chunky, bouncy rhythm.
A heavy, inked display face with soft, bracket-like serifs and rounded terminals that give the strokes a carved-yet-handmade feel. Curves are generous and slightly swelling, with gently irregular joins and subtle asymmetries that keep the rhythm lively without becoming messy. Counters are relatively open for a weighty design, and the overall texture is compact and dark, with a buoyant baseline presence and smooth, simplified stroke endings.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where a warm, handcrafted personality is desired—such as posters, packaging labels, café or artisan branding, and book or chapter titles. It can also work for pull quotes and signage when set with generous spacing to preserve clarity at smaller sizes.
The tone feels friendly and nostalgic, blending storybook charm with a lightly vintage, print-shop character. Its rounded serifs and bouncy forms read as approachable and informal, while still feeling confident and emphatic for headings.
The design appears intended to capture a hand-drawn, calligraphic print feel in a sturdy display weight, emphasizing warmth and charm over strict geometric regularity. Its softened serifs and gently irregular stroke logic suggest a goal of creating expressive, friendly typography that still holds together as a consistent system.
The lowercase shows a pronounced, rounded construction with soft shoulders and sturdy stems, while capitals maintain a compact, poster-like silhouette. Numerals share the same bulbous, softened serif treatment, keeping the set visually cohesive in display contexts.