Calligraphic Wopo 10 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, branding, packaging, invitations, playful, storybook, rustic, friendly, whimsical, handcrafted feel, expressive display, warm readability, vintage charm, brushy, organic, soft terminals, rounded, lively.
This typeface has a brush-pen, calligraphic construction with a consistent forward slant and softly swelling strokes. Letterforms are built from rounded, wedge-like terminals and subtly modulated stroke widths, producing a lively rhythm without sharp, high-contrast hairlines. Curves are generous and slightly irregular in a hand-drawn way, and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, giving text a buoyant, animated texture. Counters are open and round, and joins tend to be smooth and slightly blunted, reinforcing the informal, inked feel.
It works especially well for display settings where a handcrafted voice is desirable—posters, book covers, product packaging, café or craft branding, and invitations. The strong, rounded strokes keep it legible at moderate sizes, making it suitable for short paragraphs or pull quotes when a lively, personal tone is needed.
The overall tone is warm and expressive, combining a touch of old-fashioned charm with an upbeat, approachable personality. It reads as handcrafted and spirited rather than formal, lending a whimsical, story-driven mood to headlines and short passages.
The design appears intended to emulate confident brush calligraphy in an unconnected, print-like form, balancing expressive stroke movement with consistent letter structure. Its aim is to provide an energetic, handcrafted look that remains readable and cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Capitals are prominent and decorative, with broad curves and occasional flourish-like hooks, while lowercase forms stay simple and highly readable. Numerals are similarly rounded and brushy, matching the text’s friendly cadence and maintaining a cohesive, hand-rendered presence.