Calligraphic Vokam 11 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, headlines, branding, packaging, certificates, elegant, formal, vintage, whimsical, literary, handwritten elegance, decorative caps, formal tone, vintage flavor, swashy, calligraphic, tapered, flourished, delicate.
This typeface shows a calligraphic, pen-drawn construction with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered stroke endings. Forms are notably slender with a consistent rightward slant, and many letters feature gentle entry strokes and small terminal flicks. Capitals are the most decorative, using soft swashes and looped curves, while the lowercase keeps a simpler, upright rhythm with narrow counters and compact bowls. Overall spacing feels airy, with glyphs that sit lightly on the baseline and rely on contrast and curvature for structure rather than heavy stems.
Best suited for short to medium display settings where its contrast and swashed capitals can be appreciated—such as invitations, event materials, boutique branding, packaging, and decorative headings. It can also work for pull quotes or chapter openers when set with generous spacing and adequate size.
The tone reads refined and old-fashioned, suggesting handwritten notes, classic bookish titles, or boutique stationery. Its graceful swashes add a touch of ceremony, while the uneven, pen-like tapering keeps it personable rather than strictly mechanical.
The design appears intended to emulate a formal, pen-written script translated into unconnected letterforms, balancing decorative capitals with a simpler lowercase for practical composition. Its slender proportions and tapered strokes prioritize elegance and a handcrafted feel over utilitarian neutrality.
The alphabet shows clear case contrast: uppercase letters are more ornate and display-oriented, while lowercase letters are restrained and more text-like. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic with curved silhouettes and tapered joins, matching the overall rhythm in mixed settings.