Calligraphic Oshi 12 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, wedding stationery, headlines, quotes, elegant, whimsical, romantic, vintage, refined, personal warmth, formal script, decorative caps, handmade charm, display voice, looped, flourished, monoline feel, airy, delicate.
A delicate calligraphic hand with smooth, looping strokes and gently tapered terminals. Letterforms are mostly unconnected, with a consistent pen-like rhythm and occasional swashes—especially in capitals and in long ascenders/descenders. Counters are open and rounded, spacing is relaxed, and the overall color stays light and airy while maintaining clear, readable silhouettes in both upper- and lowercase.
Well-suited to invitations, greeting cards, and wedding or event stationery where a refined handwritten voice is desired. It also works nicely for short headlines, pull quotes, and branding accents, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the loops and terminals can be appreciated.
The tone feels graceful and personable, balancing formality with a playful, storybook charm. Its soft curves and ornamental touches suggest a classic, handwritten elegance suited to warm, celebratory messaging rather than strict neutrality.
Designed to emulate neat, formal handwriting with calligraphic polish—prioritizing charm, fluidity, and decorative capitals over utilitarian text settings. The intent appears to be a versatile script-like display face that remains legible while adding a distinctive handcrafted character.
Capitals show the most personality, with decorative entry strokes and curled finishing hooks that can read as slightly ornate at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, keeping a simple, casual flow that matches the alphabet rather than a rigid, geometric set.