Calligraphic Hoho 13 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, branding, invitations, classic, literary, elegant, dramatic, vintage, expressiveness, tradition, formality, movement, display impact, swashy, flared, tapered, lively, angular.
A slanted, calligraphic serif with energetic, brush-like modulation and crisp, wedge-shaped terminals. Strokes taper and flare noticeably, producing sharp entry/exit points and occasional swash-like flicks on capitals. Letterforms feel slightly irregular in rhythm and width, with compact lowercase proportions and a relatively small x-height that emphasizes ascenders and descenders. Counters are generally open and rounded, while many joins and terminals resolve into pointed, chiseled shapes that give the design a lively, hand-cut texture.
This font is well suited to display sizes where its tapered terminals and calligraphic movement can be appreciated—headlines, book or album covers, posters, and expressive brand marks. It can also work for formal printed pieces such as invitations or certificates when set with comfortable tracking and leading to keep the lively shapes from crowding.
The overall tone is formal yet spirited, suggesting old-world penmanship with a theatrical edge. It reads as traditional and literary, with a touch of swagger that can feel ceremonial, romantic, or storybook depending on setting and spacing.
The design appears intended to translate broad-pen or brush calligraphy into a bold, printable italic with strong personality. Its proportions and animated terminals prioritize expressive texture and classic flair over neutral, text-first regularity.
Capitals are especially expressive, with prominent angled strokes and occasional extended terminals that add motion across a line. Numerals follow the same slanted, flared logic, appearing sturdy and display-oriented. In longer passages the strong diagonal stress and animated terminals create a rolling rhythm best suited to generous line spacing.