SSG 08 | Calligrafaux

Origin Story

The SSG 08 | Calligrafaux, released on January 22, 2026, is part of The Harlequin Collection. Its design features a red calligraphy motif applied to the weapon, as described by its in-game text. The skin's flavor text, "Put it in writing," further emphasizes this calligraphic theme.

Drop Chance

SSG 08 | Calligrafaux is Industrial Grade, a common skin tier, one step above Consumer Grade. It can drop as an end-of-match reward from active competitive play on the Harlequin Collection item pool. Map drops follow a weighted rarity system that heavily favors common grades, so Industrial Grade drops are uncommon and Valve doesn't publish per-skin odds. There are 4 other Industrial Grade skins in the collection competing for the same drop slot. Most copies enter the market through trade-up contracts or direct purchase at a listed seller's price.

Skin Condition

Float range 0 to 1. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is not available for this skin.

• Factory New ($2.16): The red calligraphy design is fully intact and vibrant, with no visible wear on the weapon's surface.
• Minimal Wear ($0.23): Minor edge wear may begin to appear on sharp areas like the muzzle or scope, but the red calligraphy remains clear.
• Field-Tested ($0.07): Noticeable wear appears on high-contact edges, with some exposed base metal, though the main red calligraphy elements are still recognizable.
• Well-Worn ($0.05): Larger patches of paint are missing, especially on the barrel and receiver, making the red design appear more fragmented.
• Battle-Scarred ($0.04): Extensive paint loss reveals much of the base metal, with the red calligraphy appearing patchy and heavily worn across the weapon.

Model

Calligrafaux uses the current SSG 08 model, released on January 22, 2026.

How to Obtain

The SSG 08 | Calligrafaux belongs to The Harlequin Collection. Alternatively, it can be purchased directly from other players on the Steam Community Market or third-party marketplaces.

Price Range

SSG 08 | Calligrafaux ranges from $0.04 (Battle-Scarred) to $2.16 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $0.07.


The current 7-day median is $0.07. The 90-day median is $0.09. The all-time median is $0.18. Volume averages 21 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Solid Color: A red calligraphy design has been applied. The design features red elements over a simpler base. On the SSG 08, the scope and receiver are typically prominent in first-person view.

Player Rating

Rating: 3.50 / 5
Votes: 3

Sticker Compatibility

The red calligraphy design of the SSG 08 | Calligrafaux suggests compatibility with stickers in red, black, white, or gold color schemes.