Calligraphic Ohbat 10 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, invitations, quotes, packaging, refined, literary, graceful, classic, warm, elegant text, handcrafted feel, classic tone, gentle display, serifed, bracketed, calligraphic, bookish, lively.
A delicate serifed design with thin hairlines and subtly flared, bracketed terminals that give strokes a softly written feel. Curves are generously rounded and open, with a lightly modulated stress that reads as pen-influenced rather than mechanical. Capitals are airy and elegant, while the lowercase shows gentle movement in entry/exit strokes and occasional asymmetry that keeps the rhythm lively. Figures are similarly light and rounded, with an oldstyle-like softness and small finishing strokes that maintain continuity with the letterforms.
Works well for editorial display, chapter openers, pull quotes, and book or album titling where a refined, humanistic voice is desired. It also suits invitations, menus, and boutique packaging, especially when set at medium-to-large sizes where the thin details and elegant terminals can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels cultivated and poetic—formal enough to suggest tradition, yet friendly and human due to its hand-touched irregularities. It evokes a quiet, literary atmosphere suited to reflective or artisanal messaging rather than hard-edged modern branding.
Likely designed to bridge classical serif refinement with the warmth of hand-drawn calligraphy, offering a readable, elegant texture with subtle personality. The intent appears to be an expressive yet controlled face that can carry formal content without feeling rigid.
The font maintains consistent spacing and a calm baseline while allowing small, natural variations in stroke endings and curve tension. Round letters (like o/c/e) stay open and smooth, while diagonals (v/w/x/y) are slightly calligraphic, lending a gentle sparkle in longer text.