Calligraphic Ohbur 10 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, packaging, posters, invites, branding, storybook, medieval, whimsical, antiquarian, ceremonial, calligraphic revival, handmade warmth, decorative clarity, historic flavor, flared, tapered, wedge serif, inked, textured.
A calligraphic display face with flared, wedge-like terminals and pronounced stroke modulation that mimics a broad-nib pen. Curves are soft and slightly irregular, with occasional hooked or teardrop endings and small notches that give the outlines an inked, hand-formed feel. Capitals are tall and expressive with distinctive entry strokes, while lowercase forms stay compact with a modest x-height and lively, varied silhouettes. Overall spacing feels open and readable, with a gently uneven rhythm typical of drawn letterforms.
Well suited to titles, headings, and short passages where a historic or fantasy flavor is desired—such as book covers, editorial openers, event invitations, boutique packaging, and themed branding. It can also work for pull quotes or signage when you want a handcrafted, classical voice with clear letterforms.
The font conveys an old-world, storybook atmosphere—part illuminated-manuscript, part playful fantasy. Its sharp-yet-rounded terminals and rhythmic contrast feel ceremonial and traditional without becoming rigid, lending a personable, handcrafted tone.
Likely designed to evoke broad-nib calligraphy in a tidy, unconnected roman structure, balancing decorative personality with legible, text-like proportions. The intent appears to be a versatile medieval/antiquarian display that reads smoothly while retaining handmade charm.
Numerals and capitals carry the most character through sweeping curves and tapered tips, making the face especially attention-grabbing in short runs. The slightly irregular stroke edges and varied terminal shapes add warmth and authenticity, while maintaining consistent structure across the alphabet.