Calligraphic Tiba 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, invitations, signage, elegant, friendly, retro, formal, lively, calligraphic warmth, decorative display, refined script, vintage charm, brushed, rounded, looped, swashy, smooth.
This typeface presents a right-slanted, calligraphic script with unconnected letterforms and a steady pen-like rhythm. Strokes are smooth and rounded with moderate thick–thin modulation, and terminals often finish in small curls or teardrop-like ends. Capitals feature generous, flowing entry and exit strokes with occasional swash-like hooks, while lowercase forms keep a compact, readable structure with single-story shapes and soft joins. Numerals echo the same brushed, slightly cursive construction, with rounded curves and angled stress that keep them visually consistent in text.
It works best for display contexts such as branding marks, product packaging, invitations, and short headlines where its italic flow and subtle flourishes can carry personality. It can also suit signage or pull quotes when set with ample tracking and line spacing to avoid crowding of the curved terminals.
The overall tone is polished and personable—formal enough for refined display, yet warm and approachable due to its rounded forms and gentle flourish. Its slanted movement and looping terminals add a sense of momentum and charm that reads as slightly vintage and celebratory.
The design appears intended to capture a brush-pen calligraphy feel in a clean, repeatable digital form—prioritizing smooth rhythm, elegant slant, and friendly curves while keeping letters separate for clarity. The restrained contrast and rounded terminals suggest a balance between formality and everyday readability in display use.
Stroke endings are consistently softened rather than sharply pointed, and the spacing feels tuned for word shapes in short lines rather than dense setting. The more decorative capitals and the occasional extended terminals become most prominent at larger sizes, where the calligraphic details have room to breathe.