Calligraphic Sunem 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, packaging, headlines, branding, elegant, vintage, formal, romantic, lively, invite, dress up, personalize, evoke tradition, add flourish, looping, tapered, swashy, pen-drawn, compact.
The design reads as a slanted, pen‑drawn script with clear calligraphic influence and moderate thick–thin modulation. Strokes end in small tapered terminals and gentle curls, and many capitals introduce looping entry/exit gestures that add flourish without becoming overly ornate. Proportions are compact and narrow, with a notably small x‑height and long, expressive ascenders and descenders that create a graceful vertical sweep across words.
It works best for display and short text where its flourished capitals and tall extenders can be appreciated—such as invitations, greetings, certificates, labels, headlines, and brand marks that want a traditional, crafted signature feel. It can also suit pull quotes or brief editorial accents when set with comfortable line spacing to accommodate the long ascenders and descenders.
This face conveys a refined, old‑world elegance with a personable, handwritten warmth. The rhythm feels lively and slightly theatrical, giving text a ceremonial, celebratory tone rather than a purely utilitarian one.
The letterforms appear designed to mimic controlled handwriting with a consistent, calligraphic pen logic—prioritizing charm, motion, and a classic feel. It aims to provide decorative emphasis and an elevated tone while remaining readable in short passages.
Capitals are especially expressive and slightly heavier in presence, helping them stand out as initials. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded forms and modest curls that keep them stylistically consistent with the letters.