Calligraphic Ohlum 4 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book titling, poetry, invitations, branding, pull quotes, refined, airy, literary, antique, delicate, elegant display, formal tone, calligraphic flavor, editorial character, monoline, hairline, calligraphic, flared, tapered.
A slender, monoline-leaning calligraphic face with gently flared terminals and frequent tapering at stroke ends. Curves are smooth and slightly pinched, giving bowls and loops a tall, narrow rhythm, while straighter stems keep an upright, composed posture. Capitals show stylized, open forms (notably in letters like A, M, N, and W) with subtle ornamental inflections rather than heavy serifs. Lowercase maintains a consistent, tidy structure with rounded joins and small finishing strokes, producing a light, even texture in text.
This font works best in display and short-text settings where its thin strokes and calligraphic detailing can be appreciated—such as book covers, chapter titles, poetry layouts, invitations, boutique branding, and editorial pull quotes. It can also serve as a distinctive accent face paired with a sturdier text companion.
The overall tone is elegant and understated, with a quiet, old-world formality. Its hairline presence and soft flourishes suggest a literary, classical mood—polished rather than playful—suited to tasteful, restrained typography.
The letterforms appear designed to evoke formal hand-drawn calligraphy in a clean, modernized way: ornamental enough to feel special, yet controlled and regular for consistent typesetting.
The design relies on terminal shaping and curvature (more than contrast) to create personality, so spacing and line length will strongly influence its delicacy. The numerals echo the same narrow, airy construction, reading as refined rather than utilitarian.