Calligraphic Timi 10 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, invitations, greeting cards, playful, whimsical, friendly, retro, folksy, handmade feel, decorative caps, friendly display, vintage charm, brushy, rounded, bouncy, curvy, looped.
A lively, brush-inspired calligraphic hand with rounded terminals, soft curves, and lightly flared entry/exit strokes. Strokes show subtle contrast and an inked, slightly irregular edge that keeps the texture human rather than mechanical. Letterforms lean on open bowls and generous curves, with occasional looped joins and teardrop-like terminals that add rhythm. The overall color is dark and compact, with modest ascender presence and a relatively low lowercase body that reinforces a cozy, informal silhouette.
Best suited to short to medium-length display text where its brush texture and decorative capitals can be appreciated—such as headlines, event materials, invitations, boutique packaging, and greeting cards. It can also work for pull quotes or section titles when you want a handcrafted, friendly accent.
The tone feels warm and approachable, with a storybook whimsy that reads as handmade and personable. Its curving swashes and bouncy rhythm give it a lightly nostalgic, craft-oriented character—more charming than formal.
The design appears intended to capture a polished handwritten feel—calligraphic but unconnected—balancing legibility with decorative terminals and gentle swashes. It aims to provide an expressive, personable voice for display typography without requiring script connections.
Capitals carry the most flourish, with curling entry strokes and soft, calligraphic modulation that helps them stand out in display settings. Numerals follow the same brushy logic, with rounded shapes and occasional hooked terminals that keep the set visually consistent.