Calligraphic Taji 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, greeting cards, children’s books, posters, whimsical, storybook, friendly, folksy, vintage, handmade charm, casual warmth, display personality, playful readability, rounded, brushy, monoline, loopy, bouncy.
A lively, hand-drawn calligraphic style with softly rounded terminals and a largely even stroke that swells slightly at curves, giving a brush-pen feel. Letterforms are compact and upright, with gently irregular widths and spacing that create a natural, written rhythm rather than strict typographic uniformity. Capitals show simple flourishes and occasional looped details, while lowercase forms include tall ascenders with narrow loops and small, delicate bowls. Numerals are simple and open, matching the same soft, slightly wobbly stroke behavior.
Best suited for display applications such as headlines, invitations, greeting cards, and packaging where a handcrafted tone is desirable. It also works well for short passages in children’s or storybook contexts, as shown in the sample text, but the pronounced personality and compact proportions make it less ideal for dense, small-size body copy.
The overall tone is warm and playful, with a lightly vintage, storybook charm. Its informal imperfections and looping strokes read as personable and handcrafted rather than formal or technical, lending a cheerful, inviting voice to short text.
The font appears designed to capture the character of neat, lightly calligraphic handwriting—expressive and legible, with modest flourishes that add charm without turning into connected script. Its consistent stroke and rounded construction suggest an intention to stay approachable and readable while still feeling distinctly handmade.
The design maintains consistent energy across the set, with noticeable hand-made variability that helps it feel authentic. Curves and joins are emphasized over sharp angles, and the more distinctive capitals can become prominent in mixed-case settings, making careful sizing and spacing choices important for a balanced line of text.