Calligraphic Opfi 10 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, editorial, book titles, poetry, branding, elegant, refined, literary, old-world, airy, formal tone, classic elegance, calligraphic texture, premium display, literary voice, swashy, calligraphic, graceful, delicate, flared.
A delicate, right-leaning calligraphic italic with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered, pen-like terminals. Strokes are slender and sharply finished, with subtle flaring and occasional entry/exit strokes that give the letters a gently swashy profile without becoming fully script-joined. Proportions feel compact and vertically inclined, with small counters, narrow letter bodies, and a relatively modest x-height that emphasizes ascenders and descenders. Curves are smooth and controlled, and the numerals follow the same refined contrast and angled rhythm as the letters.
Well suited to invitations, announcements, and formal stationery where an elegant italic voice is desired. It also works for editorial pull quotes, chapter openers, book or album titles, and refined branding accents, especially when set at moderate to larger sizes to preserve the fine hairlines and crisp terminals.
The overall tone is formal and graceful, evoking classic correspondence, bookish sophistication, and a quiet sense of ceremony. Its light touch and polished contrast read as tasteful and premium rather than casual or playful.
The design appears intended to capture a classical calligraphic italic flavor in a disciplined, readable form—balancing flourish with structure to deliver a sophisticated, literary texture for display and short text applications.
The alphabet shows consistent slant and contrast across caps, lowercase, and figures, with caps offering more display-like presence through broader curves and occasional flourish. Spacing appears measured for text-style setting, though the sharp tapers and fine hairlines make the design feel most at home in clean print conditions.