Calligraphic Lasu 15 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, invitations, headlines, poetry, elegant, literary, refined, old-world, graceful, calligraphic elegance, classic readability, formal tone, literary texture, serifed, calligraphic, tapered, bracketed, flared.
A delicate serif letterform with subtly calligraphic construction, showing tapered strokes and gentle modulation that reads as drawn rather than purely geometric. Serifs are fine and often slightly flared or bracketed, with occasional soft terminals and modest stroke swelling at curves. Proportions are narrow and vertically oriented, with open counters and a restrained, consistent rhythm across the alphabet. The lowercase includes a single-storey “g” and slender ascenders/descenders that add a light, airy texture in text.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book and magazine styling, and display use where a refined, literary voice is desired. It can also support invitations, programs, and boutique branding that benefit from a formal handwritten feel, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the delicate serifs and tapering are most apparent.
The overall tone is refined and bookish, with a formal, slightly antique flavor that suggests careful penwork. It feels poised and cultured rather than loud, lending a quiet sophistication to headings and short passages.
The design appears intended to translate formal calligraphic handwriting into a consistent serif text voice, balancing elegance with clarity. Its narrow build and restrained detailing aim for a composed, classic texture that stays legible while still feeling hand-influenced.
Capitals have a statuesque presence with slim stems and crisp, understated serifs, while lowercase forms maintain readability through open shapes and clear joins. Numerals follow the same light, tapered logic, giving figures a classic, editorial character that blends smoothly with text.