Calligraphic Vokab 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, posters, headlines, invitations, branding, formal, literary, old-world, elegant, dramatic, calligraphic titling, decorative elegance, classic atmosphere, sharp, tapered, spiky, swashy, inked.
A calligraphic display face with crisp, tapered strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with pointed terminals, occasional wedge-like serifs, and subtle entry/exit flicks that suggest a broad-nib or pointed-pen influence. Counters tend to be compact, curves are taut, and many capitals feature restrained swashes or hooked strokes, creating a lively rhythm without connecting letters. The overall color on the page is dark and incisive, with consistent contrast and a slightly irregular, hand-drawn finish.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its contrast and narrow proportions can add sophistication without overwhelming the layout. It works well for book or chapter titles, posters, event materials, invitations, and boutique branding that benefits from an old-world, crafted voice.
The font conveys a formal, storybook sensibility—part classic calligraphy, part theatrical lettering. Its sharp terminals and high drama in the stroke modulation give it a slightly gothic, magical tone while remaining legible and composed.
The design appears intended to emulate formal hand lettering with strong calligraphic contrast while keeping letters unconnected for cleaner setting. Its narrow stance and expressive capitals suggest a focus on dramatic titling and decorative text rather than long reading.
Capitals are particularly expressive, with distinctive internal notches and teardrop-like joins in places, while lowercase forms stay more compact and economical. Numerals keep the same tapered, pen-cut logic and feel suited to headings rather than tabular use.