Calligraphic Hofi 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This font is an italic serif with a calligraphic construction and gently modulated strokes. Letters lean consistently forward, with tapered terminals and small, bracketed serifs that read as pen-influenced rather than strictly mechanical. Curves are smooth and slightly elliptical, and joins keep a flowing rhythm while remaining unconnected, producing clear word shapes. Uppercase forms feel restrained and classical, while lowercase shows more handwritten character, including a single-storey “a” and lively ascenders and descenders.
It suits editorial settings such as introductions, emphasis, pull quotes, and literary titling where a classic italic is expected. The refined calligraphic flavor also fits formal invitations, certificates, and premium branding applications that benefit from a traditional, elegant tone.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking bookish, editorial italics and formal correspondence. Its steady slant and refined terminals give it a polite, graceful voice rather than an expressive or casual one.
The design appears intended to provide a legible, classic italic with visible pen-informed modulation—formal enough for text and editorial emphasis, yet warm enough to suggest human touch. It balances traditional serif structure with understated calligraphic movement to create a polished, timeless reading color.
Capitals have a slightly swashed, calligraphic presence without becoming decorative, and the numerals follow the same italic logic with smooth curves and tapered endings. Spacing appears comfortable in text, supporting continuous reading and a consistent italic texture.