Calligraphic Ehgi 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, packaging, editorial titles, quotations, formal, refined, romantic, classic, poetic, elegant script, formal warmth, display emphasis, handwritten polish, classic charm, slanted, looping, brushed, tapered, swashy.
This typeface presents as a slanted, calligraphic hand with smooth, unconnected letterforms and gently tapered terminals. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thicker downstrokes and lighter connecting turns, producing a fluid rhythm without becoming overly ornate. Capitals are taller and more expressive, with occasional entry/exit flicks and subtle swash-like gestures, while lowercase forms stay compact with small counters and a tight, upright-leaning cursive structure. Numerals follow the same pen-influenced logic, mixing rounded bowls with angled joins and a consistent forward motion.
Best suited to short-to-medium display use where a polished handwritten voice is desired, such as invitations, cards, boutique packaging, pull quotes, and headings. It can also work for brief passages or captions when set at a size large enough to preserve the delicate turns and tight interior spaces.
The overall tone is elegant and cultivated, evoking handwritten formality—like careful notes, invitations, or literary titles. Its measured flourish and steady slant create a sense of tradition and warmth without feeling casual or rough.
The design appears intended to deliver a formal handwritten look with calligraphic modulation and a controlled, legible rhythm. It balances expressive capitals and gentle flourishes with restrained lowercase forms to remain versatile for refined display typography.
Letter spacing appears comfortable in text, and the slanted construction gives lines a continuous, flowing cadence even though characters remain largely discrete. The design relies on tapered terminals and curved joins for personality rather than heavy decorative elements, keeping the texture relatively even across longer passages.