Calligraphic Ehma 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, invitations, branding, quotes, elegant, classic, warm, literary, craft, hand-lettered feel, formal warmth, expressive text, brushed, slanted, flourished, rounded, lively.
This typeface presents an italic, hand-drawn calligraphic look with rounded, brush-like strokes and moderate thick–thin modulation. Letterforms lean consistently to the right and show soft terminals, occasional tapered entries, and gentle hook-like finishing strokes. Counters are open and the overall rhythm is flowing rather than rigid, with slightly variable character widths and an organic baseline feel that keeps texture lively in longer text.
It suits projects that benefit from a cultured handwritten voice, such as book and magazine titling, pull quotes, menus, invitations, and boutique branding. The flowing italic texture also works well for short paragraphs or display-sized passages where the expressive stroke shapes can be appreciated.
The tone is personable and refined—suggesting traditional penmanship with a relaxed, contemporary ease. It feels inviting and slightly nostalgic, balancing formality with a friendly handwritten warmth.
The design appears intended to emulate formal hand lettering with a smooth, brush-pen cadence, delivering readable italic text while adding a touch of flourish and human variation.
Capitals are prominent and decorative without becoming overly ornate, and the numerals echo the same slanted, brush-script logic for a cohesive set. The short x-height and generous ascenders/descenders contribute to a graceful, airy vertical profile, especially in mixed-case settings.