Calligraphic Sulup 10 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, book titles, branding, packaging, quotations, vintage, whimsical, storybook, decorative, formal, decorative display, vintage flavor, hand-lettered charm, capital emphasis, flourished, looped, swashy, ornate, lively.
A slanted, pen-drawn alphabet with compact proportions and a bouncy, hand-rendered rhythm. Strokes show moderate thick–thin variation with rounded terminals and frequent curled hooks, especially on capitals and ascenders. Uppercase letters are highly embellished with looped entry strokes and occasional spiral-like counters, while lowercase forms stay simpler but still carry soft, calligraphic modulation. Numerals mix straightforward shapes with decorative curls (notably on the 2, 3, 6, and 9), reinforcing a crafted, illustrative feel.
Well-suited to display settings such as invitations, greeting cards, chapter openers, short headlines, and brand marks where decorative capitals can lead the composition. It can also work for packaging and labels that benefit from a vintage, hand-lettered impression, while longer text will be more comfortable at larger sizes and generous tracking.
The overall tone feels antique and playful at once—like decorative lettering from an old storybook, apothecary label, or invitation. Its swashes and loops add charm and personality, suggesting ceremony and whimsy rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to evoke hand-lettered calligraphy with expressive swashes, offering a decorative, characterful script for display typography rather than utilitarian text. Emphasis is placed on embellished capitals and a lively, human stroke quality to create a distinctive, nostalgic voice.
The set reads best when given breathing room: the ornate capitals and occasional deep descenders create lively texture and can crowd in tight settings. The italic slant and varied widths produce a dynamic line, with capitals acting as strong visual accents.