Calligraphic Hoby 11 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, invitations, certificates, headlines, branding, classic, formal, literary, traditional, old-world, calligraphic tone, classic elegance, text-ready italic, formal voice, chancery, bracketed serif, calligraphic, angular terminals, wedge strokes.
A right-leaning calligraphic italic with bracketed, serif-like terminals and clear pen-driven modulation. Strokes taper into sharp wedges and small hooks, with rounded bowls contrasted by pointed entry/exit strokes that give the forms a lively, slightly angular rhythm. Proportions are moderately condensed in many lowercase letters, while capitals show broader, more sculpted silhouettes and a few flourish-like joins and swashes at terminals. Spacing feels open enough for text settings, but the strong slant and tapered finishes create a distinctly dynamic line of type.
Works well for titles, pull quotes, and packaging or branding that needs a classic calligraphic voice. It can also suit invitations, certificates, and short to medium text passages where an elegant, italic texture is desirable and the tapered terminals can be given enough size to stay clear.
The overall tone is formal and traditional, evoking manuscript and chancery writing rather than casual handwriting. It reads as literary and slightly ceremonial, with a classic, old-world character suited to refined or historical moods.
Likely designed to capture a structured, pen-written italic with a controlled, typographic consistency—balancing decorative calligraphic flavor with enough regularity to function beyond display. The forms emphasize rhythm, slant, and crisp terminals to signal tradition and formality.
The numeral set follows the same pen-italic logic, with angled strokes and tapered ends that integrate well with the alphabet. Uppercase forms are expressive and varied, while lowercase maintains a more consistent texture, helping paragraphs retain a steady rhythm despite the pronounced slant and sharp terminals.