Calligraphic Luja 10 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, wedding, packaging, headlines, elegant, whimsical, vintage, friendly, refined, handwritten elegance, decorative display, invitation tone, classic charm, signature feel, curly terminals, looped forms, monoline feel, soft joins, airy.
A flowing, calligraphic italic with a light stroke and gently rounded construction. Letterforms are built from smooth curves and angled entry/exit strokes, with frequent looped terminals and small teardrop-like finishes that give the shapes a buoyant rhythm. Proportions lean tall with a relatively small x-height and open internal spaces; capitals are more decorative, featuring pronounced swashes and curled hooks, while lowercase stays simpler but remains consistently slanted and lively. Numerals echo the same cursive logic, using open curves and occasional loops for an integrated, handwritten texture.
Well-suited to invitations, announcements, greeting cards, and wedding collateral where a decorative italic script can set an elegant tone. It also works nicely for packaging accents, short headlines, quotes, and pull-cards where the swashed capitals and looped terminals can be featured without overwhelming dense text.
The overall tone feels graceful and personable—formal enough to read as classic calligraphy, yet softened by playful curls and an easy, handwritten cadence. It suggests a nostalgic, invitation-like charm rather than a strict, ceremonial script.
Designed to emulate neat, formal handwriting with calligraphic polish—prioritizing expressive capitals, flowing cursive motion, and ornamental terminals for charming display typography.
Capitals carry much of the personality through prominent initial strokes and ornamental terminals, creating a strong headline presence. Spacing and stroke behavior remain consistent across the alphabet, helping longer phrases keep a steady, rolling rhythm despite the flourishes.