Calligraphic Osli 10 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, invitations, branding, packaging, posters, elegant, ornate, vintage, whimsical, refined, formal elegance, decorative flair, handcrafted feel, headline impact, swashy, curvilinear, flared, delicate, stylized.
A stylized, calligraphic display face with tall proportions, a compact x-height, and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes terminate in rounded, teardrop-like terminals and small curls, with occasional swash-like hooks that give letters a lively, sculpted silhouette. The rhythm is airy and vertical, with narrow internal apertures and gently flared joins that echo broad-nib writing while remaining clean and unconnected. Uppercase forms show more flourish and asymmetry, while lowercase retains consistent stem logic and a refined, decorative finish.
Well-suited to headlines, logos/wordmarks, invitations, and premium packaging where a decorative calligraphic accent is desired. It works particularly well for short lines—event titles, boutique branding, or editorial pull quotes—where its flourishes and contrast can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone feels formal yet playful—an elegant, old-world voice with a hint of storybook charm. Its delicate contrasts and curled terminals suggest ceremony and craft, lending a boutique, literary, or nostalgic atmosphere to short phrases and titles.
The letterforms appear intended to translate formal penmanship into a consistent display font: high-contrast strokes, curled terminals, and slightly individualized shapes provide a handcrafted impression while maintaining a cohesive, repeatable system across the alphabet and figures.
The design reads best when given space: the swashy terminals and narrow counters can visually fill in at smaller sizes or in dense settings. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with distinctive curves and varying stroke emphasis that reinforce the decorative, display-first personality.