Calligraphic Opfi 9 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: book titling, invitations, editorial, certificates, poetry, refined, literary, classical, poised, ornate, formal elegance, calligraphic voice, editorial flair, ceremonial tone, calligraphic, chancery, flourished, bracketed serifs, tapered strokes.
A graceful, right-slanted calligraphic serif with crisp stroke modulation and tapered terminals. Letterforms are narrow and upright in construction despite the italic angle, with long, fine entry and exit strokes that create a continuous rhythm in text. Capitals show sharp, triangular serifs and sweeping curves (notably in C, G, Q), while lowercase features compact bowls, slender stems, and occasional looped or hooked details (such as g and y). Numerals follow the same pen-driven contrast, with delicate hairlines and slightly calligraphic asymmetry that keeps the texture lively.
Well suited to invitations, announcements, certificates, and other formal pieces where a calligraphic tone is desired. It also works for editorial headlines, book covers, and short passages like quotations or poetry, where its rhythmic italics and sharp contrast can be appreciated at comfortable sizes.
The overall tone is elegant and traditional, evoking formal handwriting and classical book typography. It feels tasteful and slightly ceremonial, with an expressive, human cadence that reads as crafted rather than mechanical.
The design appears intended to capture the look of formal pen lettering—structured, legible, and refined—while adding gentle flourishes for emphasis and personality. Its narrow, slanted forms and pronounced modulation aim to deliver an elegant, old-world voice for display and high-end editorial typography.
Spacing and joins suggest an unconnected script influence: strokes often begin with fine lead-ins and end in sharp, lifted terminals, helping lines of text feel fluid without becoming fully cursive. The strong contrast and thin hairlines give it a bright, polished color at display sizes, while the narrow proportions keep long words compact.