Calligraphic Opse 10 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book titling, editorial, invitations, branding, quotations, elegant, literary, refined, classic, formal, formal tone, classic elegance, pen feel, editorial voice, calligraphic, slanted, crisp, airy, delicate.
A graceful, slanted calligraphic design with tapered entry and exit strokes and gently modulated curves. Strokes are slender and clean, with subtle thick–thin transitions that read as pen-like rather than geometric. Uppercase forms are spacious and slightly elongated, while the lowercase shows a lively rhythm with occasional looped descenders and softly finished terminals. Overall spacing feels open and even, giving lines a smooth, flowing texture without connected scripts.
Works well for book and magazine titles, pull quotes, and short passages where a refined, literary voice is desired. It’s also suited to invitations, stationery, and elegant branding applications, especially at display sizes where the tapered detailing and smooth rhythm can be appreciated.
The tone is poised and cultured, evoking editorial refinement and formal correspondence. Its light, airy presence feels polished and traditional, with a quiet sense of ceremony and sophistication.
The design appears intended to bring a formal, pen-influenced elegance to set text without resorting to fully connected script, balancing readability with a graceful, calligraphic personality.
Capitals maintain a consistent rightward slant and understated flourish, avoiding heavy ornament while still feeling expressive. Numerals follow the same slanted, calligraphic logic, keeping the set visually cohesive in mixed text.