Calligraphic Tisa 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, retro, playful, folksy, whimsical, display charm, retro warmth, handcrafted feel, decorative emphasis, rounded, soft, bouncy, swashy, inked.
A chunky, rounded calligraphic hand with smooth, ink-like curves and gently swelling strokes. Terminals are frequently flared or teardrop-shaped, with small entry and exit strokes that give many letters a subtle swash without connecting. Counters are compact and the overall rhythm feels bouncy, with slightly irregular proportions and widths that reinforce a drawn, organic texture while staying consistent across the set. Uppercase forms are especially curvy and decorative, and the numerals follow the same soft, heavy silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, logos, packaging, and short promotional copy where its friendly swashes and chunky curves can be appreciated. It works well for café/food branding, boutique signage, greeting-style graphics, and retro-inspired posters, and is most effective when given generous tracking and ample size.
The font reads warm and personable, with a nostalgic, sign-painter energy. Its rounded weight and modest flourishes create a cheerful, informal sophistication—decorative enough to feel special, but not stiff or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to evoke a hand-drawn, vintage-leaning display voice with calligraphic flavor—combining sturdy, rounded forms with small flourishes to deliver charm and strong shelf/impact readability.
In text, the heavy color and rounded joins create strong presence and clear word shapes at display sizes. The distinctive swash-like terminals and compact counters can make dense settings feel lively but visually busy, especially where letterforms cluster.