Calligraphic Tuhi 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, posters, invites, formal, vintage, ornate, inviting, confident, hand-lettered feel, display impact, classic elegance, decorative tone, brushy, swashy, rounded, tapered, lively.
A slanted, calligraphic display face with a brush-and-pen feel: strokes are thick and rounded with frequent tapering into pointed terminals. Letterforms lean forward consistently and show subtly irregular widths, giving a lively, hand-shaped rhythm while staying visually coherent. Counters are generally compact, curves are full, and many capitals feature modest swashes and teardrop-like endings, producing a strong silhouette and high ink presence.
Best suited for short, prominent settings such as branding wordmarks, packaging labels, posters, event invitations, and editorial display lines. It can also work for pull quotes or signage where a decorative, handwritten formality is desired and the text can be set at comfortable sizes.
The tone is classic and slightly theatrical, blending formality with a friendly, handcrafted warmth. Its pronounced slant and swelling strokes add energy and a hint of nostalgia, making text feel celebratory and attention-seeking rather than quiet or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to mimic confident, formal hand lettering—more polished than casual script, but still visibly drawn—using strong stroke weight, forward motion, and restrained flourishes to create memorable, high-impact titles.
Capitals are especially expressive, with decorative entry/exit strokes that help create distinctive word shapes in headlines. Numerals are sturdy and rounded, matching the heavy stroke weight and maintaining legibility at larger sizes; in longer passages the dense color can feel compact, suggesting it’s best used with generous leading and spacing.