Calligraphic Tivu 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, invitations, branding, packaging, posters, vintage, warm, cheerful, inviting, crafted, hand-lettered look, decorative display, vintage charm, friendly branding, swashy, rounded, soft, brushed, lively.
A slanted, brush-driven italic with rounded terminals and frequent entry/exit flicks that echo broad-nib calligraphy. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, with heavier downstrokes and tapered joins that create a lively, rhythmic texture. Letterforms are compact and slightly bouncy, with generous curves, soft corners, and occasional swash-like hooks on capitals and select lowercase. Spacing reads fairly open for a script-inspired face, helping the forms stay legible while retaining a hand-rendered, formal feel.
Works best for short to medium lines where the flourishes can be appreciated: display headlines, event materials, invitations, menus, labels, and boutique packaging. It can also support logo wordmarks and pull quotes, especially when paired with a restrained sans or serif for body text.
The overall tone feels vintage and personable—more celebratory than serious—suggesting hand-lettered signage, invitations, or classic brand marks. Its rounded brush shapes and gentle flourishes add a friendly charm while still reading as intentionally crafted rather than casual or messy.
Likely designed to evoke a classic hand-lettered brush script—formal and decorative, but approachable—balancing readable italic forms with enough swash detail to add personality in display settings.
Capitals are notably decorative with prominent lead-in strokes and curled terminals, giving strong initial-letter presence in headings. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with curved shapes and soft finishes that keep them cohesive with the alphabet.