Calligraphic Ifni 13 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, book titles, headlines, brand marks, certificates, elegant, formal, classic, poetic, dramatic, formal display, calligraphic elegance, decorative capitals, classical tone, expressive texture, swashy, flourished, calligraphic, chiseled, high-waist.
This typeface presents a calligraphic serif structure with a pronounced rightward slant and sharp, tapered terminals. Strokes show strong modulation, moving from hairline-like connections to weighty verticals, creating crisp contrast and a lively, inked rhythm. The letterforms lean on curved, slightly cupped serifs and frequent swash-like entry/exit strokes, with some capitals featuring long, sweeping arms and loops. Proportions feel tall and narrow in many glyphs, while individual widths vary noticeably from character to character; counters are relatively compact and the lowercase sits low with a short x-height.
It suits formal display settings such as invitations, event materials, certificates, and packaging where a classic calligraphic voice is desired. The expressive capitals and high contrast make it especially effective for headlines, titles, and short phrases, and it can work for identity or wordmarks when set with generous spacing and size.
The overall tone is refined and ceremonial, evoking classical penmanship and traditional printed ephemera. Its dramatic contrast and gentle flourishes add a romantic, literary feel that reads as tasteful and slightly theatrical rather than casual.
The design appears intended to capture a disciplined, pen-written elegance—balancing formal, serifed construction with decorative swashes and pronounced contrast to deliver a distinctive, upscale display texture.
In text, the energetic stroke modulation and distinctive capitals create strong texture and personality, while the small lowercase body and delicate hairlines push it toward larger sizes. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with curved tops, angled stress, and occasional swashy finishing strokes that keep them stylistically aligned with the letters.