Calligraphic Irmo 10 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, logotypes, packaging, headlines, retro, playful, swashy, warm, confident, display impact, vintage flavor, hand-lettered feel, decorative emphasis, brand character, brushy, rounded, soft terminals, ball terminals, headline.
A slanted, brush-influenced calligraphic style with heavy, sculpted strokes and clear thick-to-thin modulation. Letterforms are broad and generously spaced, with rounded contours, soft entry/exit strokes, and frequent teardrop or ball-like terminals that give the shapes a carved, cushioned feel. Capitals are decorative but readable, leaning on looping bowls and subtle swash-like hooks, while the lowercase maintains a consistent rhythm with compact counters and lively, tapered joins. Numerals follow the same bold, curved logic, with strong weight and smooth, slightly flared endings that keep them visually cohesive with the letters.
This font is well suited to short, prominent text such as poster headlines, product packaging, and brand marks where a bold, vintage-leaning calligraphic voice is desirable. It can also work for titles, pull quotes, and event materials where expressive capitals and rounded terminals help create a memorable display look.
The overall tone feels nostalgic and showy, like mid-century display lettering with a friendly, hand-rendered charm. Its energetic slant and bouncy curves read as upbeat and attention-grabbing, balancing formality from calligraphic contrast with an approachable, playful personality.
The letterforms suggest an intention to emulate confident hand-lettered signage and brush calligraphy, combining strong contrast with rounded, decorative terminals for a distinctive display presence. The consistent slant and cohesive treatment across letters and numerals point to a design aimed at impactful, personality-forward typography rather than long-form reading.
The design relies on pronounced terminals and internal curves for character, which can create dense dark spots in tight settings. It reads best when given room—especially around capitals and curved letters—so the brushy details and contrast remain clear.