Script Omlev 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, logotypes, packaging, headlines, certificates, formal, vintage, elegant, dramatic, romantic, display focus, formal tone, ornamental caps, classic script feel, swashy, calligraphic, looping, slanted, flourished.
A slanted, calligraphic script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a brush-pen feel. Strokes have tapered entries and exits, with rounded terminals and frequent curls, especially in capitals and numerals. Uppercase forms are ornate and compact, using swashes and interior counters that read as engraved or inked letterforms, while lowercase remains more streamlined but still distinctly cursive. Spacing and character widths vary noticeably, creating an energetic rhythm, and the overall texture appears dark and dense due to the heavy main strokes and tight curves.
It performs best in short to medium display text where its swashes and contrast can be appreciated—such as invitations, certificates, brand marks, product packaging, and editorial headlines. For longer passages or small sizes, the dense texture and ornate capitals may reduce clarity, so generous sizing and spacing will help.
The font conveys a formal, old-world elegance with a slightly theatrical flourish. Its sweeping capitals and curling joins suggest ceremony and tradition, giving text a romantic, vintage tone suited to decorative statements rather than neutral reading.
The design appears intended to emulate a formal pen-script style with strong contrast and decorative capital flourishes, prioritizing personality and prestige in display typography. The consistent slant and looping terminals aim to create continuous motion and a classic, celebratory presence.
The short x-height and strong contrast make the lowercase feel compact, while the distinctive capitals carry much of the personality. Numerals follow the same cursive logic with angled, looped shapes, helping maintain consistency in display settings.