Calligraphic Ohman 11 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, poetry, book titling, editorial accents, certificates, elegant, classical, literary, refined, airy, calligraphic elegance, classical tone, handwritten texture, decorative capitals, flourished, swashy, calligraphic, old-style, organic.
A slanted, calligraphic roman with lively, pen-driven modulation and crisp tapered terminals. Strokes show a consistent diagonal stress, with thin hairlines, slightly fuller curves, and occasional wedge-like finishing that suggests a broad-pen influence. Capitals are tall and open with restrained flourishes, while the lowercase is more cursive in rhythm yet remains largely unconnected, creating a flowing line without full script joining. The x-height is modest relative to the ascenders and descenders, and the figures follow an old-style feel with varying widths and gentle curvature.
This font suits short-to-medium passages where an elegant, handwritten voice is desired—such as invitations, announcements, certificates, and refined branding lines. It also works well for editorial pull quotes, chapter openers, and literary titling where a classical italic texture can add personality without becoming fully script-like.
The overall tone is formal and cultured, with a bookish, historical flavor. Its graceful slant and subtle flourishes lend a sense of ceremony and romance, while the light color keeps it delicate rather than bold or dramatic.
The letterforms appear intended to evoke formal handwriting and traditional calligraphy in a readable, typographic structure. It balances decorative swashes with controlled proportions to deliver a graceful, literary italic suitable for display and accent typography.
The design leans on expressive entry/exit strokes and slightly varied character widths, producing a natural handwritten cadence. In longer text, the italic motion is continuous and smooth, with capitals providing elegant accents at word starts.