Calligraphic Obru 10 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, quotes, branding, packaging, elegant, whimsical, refined, romantic, airy, pen script, decorative caps, formal note, light elegance, handcrafted feel, monoline, looped terminals, calligraphic, delicate, flourished.
A delicate, monoline calligraphic hand with a consistent rightward slant and open, looping terminals. Strokes stay thin and even, with tapered entry/exit strokes and frequent teardrop-like curls on capitals and ascenders. Letterforms are mostly unconnected, with generous internal space and rounded bowls; descenders are long and softly curved, giving lines a flowing rhythm. Numerals match the script tone with similarly light strokes and gentle curves.
Well-suited to invitations, greeting cards, short quotes, and boutique branding where a refined handwritten voice is desired. It can add a personal, upscale feel to packaging or labels, especially at display sizes where the fine stroke and flourishes remain clear.
The overall tone feels graceful and slightly playful, balancing formal calligraphy cues with a breezy, handwritten charm. Its fine lines and ornamental flicks read as romantic and personable rather than strict or mechanical.
Likely designed to emulate neat, formal pen lettering with restrained ornament—prioritizing a light, graceful texture and decorative capitals for expressive display typography.
Capitals feature prominent swashes and curled terminals that create a decorative sparkle in headings, while the lowercase keeps a simpler, readable structure. The texture on the page is light and airy, favoring elegance over punch, and the letterspacing in the samples suggests it benefits from comfortable breathing room.