Calligraphic Ihwe 10 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
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This is a formal calligraphic italic with a pen-written feel and clear thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are noticeably slanted and relatively narrow, with tapered entry strokes and pointed terminals that suggest a broad-nib or pointed-pen construction. Capitals show restrained swashes and occasional looped or extended strokes, while lowercase forms stay mostly open and readable, with a modest x-height and long, graceful ascenders/descenders. Overall spacing and rhythm are consistent, producing a smooth, slightly right-leaning texture that reads as deliberate rather than casual.
It performs best in short to medium display settings where its contrast and swash details can be appreciated—such as invitations, wedding stationery, certificates, packaging accents, and refined brand marks. For longer passages, it suits pull quotes or short editorial callouts where an elegant, handwritten voice is desired.
The tone is polished and traditional, evoking engraved invitations, classical correspondence, and boutique elegance. Its crisp contrast and gentle flourishes communicate sophistication and ceremony more than playfulness.
The design appears intended to emulate formal handwritten calligraphy in a consistent, type-ready system: expressive capitals, controlled flourishes, and a disciplined italic rhythm that stays legible while feeling ornamental.
Some glyphs feature pronounced directional strokes and sharp joins (notably in diagonals and serifs), giving the face a lively, calligraphic sparkle at display sizes. Numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast logic, blending naturally with text settings.