Calligraphic Tuli 6 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, invitations, classic, friendly, playful, vintage, warm, handmade feel, friendly display, nostalgic charm, decorative caps, brushy, rounded, looping, swashy, informal.
A slanted, brush-influenced script with thick, rounded strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms show a consistent rightward lean, compact proportions, and a lively baseline rhythm with occasional entry/exit flicks. Capitals are more decorative, featuring looped bowls and gentle swashes, while lowercase stays mostly simple and unconnected, favoring single-storey shapes and rounded counters. Numerals match the handwritten logic with smooth curves and bulbous ends, giving the set an even, cohesive texture in text.
This font works best at display sizes for headlines, logos, labels, and packaging where its brushy rhythm and decorative capitals can be appreciated. It also fits invitations, greeting cards, and posters that benefit from an approachable handwritten voice, while longer paragraphs may require generous size and leading for comfortable reading.
The overall tone feels warm and personable, with a nostalgic, sign-painter charm. Its rounded forms and modest flourishes read as welcoming and slightly playful rather than formal or ceremonial, making it well suited to upbeat, human-centric messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a casual calligraphic look that balances decorative capitals with readable lowercase. It aims to mimic hand-drawn brush lettering in a consistent, repeatable form for expressive display typography.
Stroke joins are smooth and ink-like, with subtle modulation that suggests a broad marker or brush rather than a rigid pen. Spacing appears slightly irregular in a natural way, and the more ornate uppercase adds emphasis when used sparingly for initials, short words, or display settings.