Calligraphic Nuly 12 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, packaging, headlines, whimsical, charming, playful, gentle, storybook, personal, decorative, friendly, elegant, curly terminals, rounded, monoline, airy.
A slender, monoline-like handwritten script with mostly unconnected letterforms and an upright stance. Strokes stay smooth and consistent, with rounded joins and frequent curled terminals and entry/exit strokes that create a decorative rhythm. Proportions are compact, with small lowercase bodies and relatively tall ascenders/descenders, and spacing that keeps the texture airy and delicate.
Works well for invitations, greeting cards, quotes, menus, packaging accents, and boutique branding where a personal, handcrafted tone is desirable. It can also suit headings and short display lines in editorial or social graphics, especially where the delicate texture and flourished terminals can be given space to breathe.
This face feels whimsical and gently formal at the same time, like tidy handwriting dressed up with small flourishes. The looping terminals and soft curves add a friendly, slightly romantic tone without becoming overly ornate. Overall it reads as lighthearted, personal, and charming.
The design appears intended to provide a neat handwritten voice with a calligraphic finish, using restrained strokes and consistent shapes while relying on curls and loops for personality. It aims to stay legible in short phrases while still feeling crafted and expressive.
Uppercase letters feature prominent looped strokes and occasional swashes that give initials a signature-like presence. Numerals follow the same light, rounded construction, with subtle curls on forms like 2 and 3 that keep the set visually cohesive.