Calligraphic Jihi 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book titling, editorial, invitations, certificates, branding, classical, literary, refined, warm, traditional, display elegance, heritage tone, calligraphic feel, formal voice, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, sheared terminals, teardrop terminals, swashy caps.
A calligraphic serif with lively stroke modulation and sculpted, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a gently sheared, pen-like logic: stems taper into pointed or teardrop terminals, curves swell and thin decisively, and many capitals carry modest swash-like entry strokes. Proportions are moderately wide with a steady baseline rhythm, while lowercase forms keep compact bowls and slightly irregular, hand-drawn nuance without losing overall consistency. Numerals follow the same contrasty, tapered construction, pairing sturdy main strokes with delicate finishing flicks.
This style suits book covers and chapter titles, editorial headlines, and pull quotes where a classic voice is desired. It also fits invitations, announcements, and certificates that benefit from a formal, calligraphic impression, and can work for branding in contexts aiming for heritage or craft.
The overall tone feels classical and literary, with a warm, human touch. Its flourished capitals and crisp contrast suggest formality and tradition, while the subtle irregularities keep it approachable rather than strictly mechanical.
The design appears intended to translate broad-nib calligraphy into a readable, typographic serif—combining traditional proportions with expressive terminals and flourished capitals to add ceremony and character in display settings.
Capitals are the most decorative element, providing much of the personality through curved starts and tapered terminals, while the lowercase remains comparatively restrained for continuous reading. The contrast and fine terminals benefit from comfortable sizing and clean reproduction where thin strokes can stay intact.