Calligraphic Olma 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, certificates, quotes, branding, elegant, classic, formal, refined, poetic, formal script, handwritten feel, elegant text, classic style, decorative caps, cursive, slanted, looped, swashy, fluid.
A slanted calligraphic italic with fluid, pen-like strokes and gently rounded terminals. The letterforms are narrow and rhythmically consistent, with modest stroke modulation and soft tapering that suggests a broad-nib or pointed-pen influence without strong contrast. Capitals feature restrained swashes and occasional looped entry/exit strokes, while lowercase forms keep a compact, short x-height with tall ascenders and descenders that add vertical elegance. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, with smooth curves and angled stress that harmonize with the text face.
Well-suited for invitations, announcements, and greeting cards where a formal handwritten feel is desired. It also works for short quotes, headlines, and boutique branding applications that benefit from a graceful italic script texture, especially at medium to larger sizes.
The overall tone is graceful and traditional, leaning toward formal correspondence and literary refinement. Its motion and subtle flourishes convey warmth and sophistication rather than exuberant display, giving text a composed, handwritten polish.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, formal hand-lettering—an italic calligraphic style that stays legible while adding tasteful flourish. Its controlled slant and modest decoration aim to provide an elegant script voice for refined, occasion-driven typography.
Spacing appears relatively tight and continuous in texture, producing a cohesive, flowing line when set in words. Several capitals and key letters incorporate small decorative hooks and curls that read clearly at display sizes and add personality without overpowering the page.