Calligraphic Abruh 13 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: titles, headlines, branding, packaging, posters, storybook, whimsical, folkloric, handmade, charming, handmade warmth, decorative impact, expressive tone, storybook voice, flared terminals, tapered strokes, irregular rhythm, open counters, soft curves.
A lively calligraphic hand with tapered strokes and flared, brush-like terminals that create a gently modulated stroke feel. Letterforms show noticeable human irregularity in width and spacing, with round bowls, open counters, and occasional spiky or blade-like entry/exit strokes on capitals. Proportions are compact in the lowercase, with relatively small internal spaces and slightly uneven baseline behavior that enhances the drawn character. Numerals and capitals keep the same pen-driven logic, mixing smooth curves with pointed accents for a varied, animated texture.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text such as book covers, game or event titles, artisanal packaging, and brand marks that benefit from a handmade calligraphic personality. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers in editorial layouts when set with ample whitespace to keep the rhythm from feeling crowded.
The overall tone is playful and story-forward, suggesting a friendly, slightly mischievous voice rather than a strict formal script. Its ornamental flicks and hand-inked rhythm evoke folklore, fantasy, and craft aesthetics, reading as personable and expressive while remaining legible at display sizes.
The design appears intended to capture the character of quick, confident pen lettering—formal enough to feel calligraphic, but intentionally imperfect to preserve warmth and individuality. Its distinctive capitals and tapered terminals aim to provide decorative impact while keeping a readable, conversational flow in mixed-case text.
Capitals are especially stylized, with sharp wedges and curved swashes that can stand out strongly in headings and initials. The texture becomes busier in longer passages due to the irregular spacing and distinctive terminals, making it most comfortable when given generous tracking and line spacing.