Wenceslas-Oblique

Wenceslas Oblique by Manfred Klein is a free calligraphic italic with a soft old-style rhythm. The letters lean with a steady handwritten sweep, mixing broad, tapering strokes with rounded joins that keep the texture fluid rather than formal.

It works well for book jackets, poetry titles, cafe menus, wedding stationery, and short editorial headings where a lighter historical note feels right. As a free font, it also suits initials, pull quotes, and title cards, because the slanted forms and generous curves give even a few words the feel of ink written with care.