Calligraphic Urby 11 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, invitations, branding, quotes, elegant, formal, classic, poetic, refined, formal script feel, classic elegance, expressive emphasis, editorial sophistication, calligraphic, swashy, bracketed serifs, tapered strokes, crisp terminals.
A slanted, calligraphy-driven serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a crisp, pen-like finish. Strokes taper into sharp terminals and small wedges, with lightly bracketed serifs and occasional entry/exit flicks that suggest a broad-nib influence. Letterforms show a slightly variable rhythm in width and spacing, giving the texture a lively, handwritten regularity while keeping consistent angles and contrast. The figures follow the same italicized stress and contrast, with curved, flowing forms that match the text color.
Well-suited to display and short-to-medium text where elegance and motion are desired, such as book and magazine titling, pull quotes, certificates, invitations, and upscale brand identities. It can also work for refined packaging or signage when set with generous size and spacing to preserve its fine details.
The overall tone is graceful and cultivated, evoking formal correspondence, literary titles, and traditional editorial styling. Its sweeping curves and sharp finishes read as expressive and slightly dramatic without becoming overly ornamental.
The design appears intended to capture the look of formal italic calligraphy in a structured typographic system—balancing expressive stroke endings and contrast with consistent slant and proportion for cohesive, polished setting.
Uppercase forms carry more flourish and curvature than the lowercase, which maintains a steady, readable cadence in continuous text. The high contrast and fine hairlines create a delicate sparkle at larger sizes and in print-like settings, while the slanted construction keeps lines moving forward with a rhythmic flow.