Calligraphic Wopo 11 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, book covers, branding, storybook, old-world, playful, whimsical, folkloric, expressiveness, heritage feel, decorative impact, friendly tone, swashy, brushy, rounded, soft terminals, lively.
A lively, right-leaning calligraphic hand with heavy, brush-like strokes and smooth, swelling curves. Letterforms are built from broad, rounded shapes with tapered joins and soft, bulbous terminals that suggest a flexible pen or brush. Counters are generous and open, while capitals feature prominent swashes and asymmetrical entry/exit strokes that create a rolling rhythm across a line. Overall spacing feels airy for the weight, helping the dense strokes stay readable at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, titling, and short passages where its swashy forms can be appreciated without crowding. It works well for packaging, menus, event materials, and editorial display (book covers, chapter openers) that benefit from a handcrafted, folkloric feel.
The tone is warm and theatrical, mixing old-world calligraphy with a friendly, storybook charm. Its swashes and rounded forms read as festive and characterful rather than formal, lending an inviting, slightly nostalgic personality.
Designed to evoke hand-drawn calligraphy with a confident, brush-forward presence, prioritizing expressive silhouettes and rhythmic swashes over strict formality. The intent appears to be a distinctive display face that communicates charm and tradition while remaining approachable.
Uppercase letters carry much of the personality through oversized curves and flourished arms, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, simplified calligraphic structure. Numerals are similarly rounded and stylized, with soft curves and distinctive hooks that match the letter rhythm.