Calligraphic Ofsa 10 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, invitations, poetry, branding, elegant, refined, literary, classic, polished, refinement, readability, formality, human touch, classic tone, serifed, bracketed, open counters, graceful, oldstyle.
A delicate serif design with slender strokes, lightly bracketed serifs, and softly tapered terminals that give the letterforms a calligraphic finish without connecting strokes. Proportions are classical and slightly narrow in feel, with rounded bowls, open apertures, and a calm, even rhythm across text. The lowercase shows traditional, readable forms with modest ascenders/descenders and a subtle handwritten inflection, while numerals echo the same light, elegant construction.
Well-suited to editorial typography, literary projects, and other settings where a refined, classical voice is desired. It can also serve elegant invitations or brand materials that want a formal yet human tone, especially at comfortable reading sizes.
The overall tone is poised and cultivated, suggesting formality and quiet sophistication rather than display exuberance. It reads as bookish and traditional, with a gentle human touch that keeps it from feeling purely mechanical.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif structure with a subtle calligraphic sensibility, delivering a polished reading experience with understated personality. Its light, careful detailing emphasizes grace and legibility over bold impact.
In longer passages the spacing and regular stroke behavior create a smooth, airy texture that favors clarity over strong typographic color. The caps feel stately and restrained, pairing well with the more personable lowercase for mixed-case settings.