Calligraphic Opby 10 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, certificates, editorial, poetry, branding, elegant, classic, formal, literary, graceful, formal script feel, calligraphic elegance, classic tone, display refinement, calligraphic, slanted, bracketed serifs, curved terminals, fluid rhythm.
This typeface presents a lightly built, right-slanted calligraphic serif with a smooth, pen-driven rhythm. Strokes show moderate thick–thin behavior, with curved, slightly bracketed serifs and tapered terminals that keep forms crisp without feeling sharp. Uppercase letters are narrow and poised, while lowercase forms lean more cursively with rounded joins, open bowls, and occasional looped or hooked entries and exits. Numerals follow the same italic cadence, using flowing curves and soft transitions that match the letterforms.
It suits formal pieces such as invitations, announcements, certificates, and other ceremonial materials where a handwritten elegance is desired. It also works well for editorial accent typography—pull quotes, chapter openers, and short passages—plus boutique branding and packaging that benefits from a refined, classical voice.
The overall tone is refined and old-world, with a dignified, handwritten character that suggests formality and craft. Its consistent slant and gentle flourishes give text a graceful, personal feel while still reading as structured and composed rather than casual.
The design appears intended to emulate formal pen lettering in a typographic, repeatable form, balancing legibility with expressive stroke modulation and restrained flourishes. Its proportions and consistent slant aim to deliver a polished calligraphic look for display and carefully set text.
In paragraph settings the texture is lively due to the alternating stroke widths and varied terminal shapes, producing a slightly sparkling line. The italic angle is pronounced enough to read as deliberately calligraphic, and the narrow proportions help lines feel airy while maintaining a continuous, flowing cadence.