Calligraphic Liku 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, packaging, boutique branding, headlines, whimsical, vintage, friendly, charming, playful, hand-lettered charm, decorative display, approachable elegance, signature style, flourished, looping, monoline-ish, rounded, bouncy.
A narrow, upright calligraphic hand with smooth, rounded terminals and frequent looped entry/exit strokes. Strokes show gentle contrast and an even, flowing rhythm, with occasional swashes on capitals and selected lowercase forms. Counters are compact and the lowercase has a relatively short x-height, giving ascenders and descenders more visual presence. Letterforms vary slightly in width and gesture, reinforcing a drawn, pen-script feel while remaining clean and readable.
Works best in short to medium display text where the flourishes can be appreciated—invites, greeting cards, quotes, headings, product labels, and small-brand wordmarks. It can also serve for accents in editorial layouts when paired with a restrained serif or sans for body copy.
The font feels warm and personable, with a lighthearted, slightly old-fashioned charm. Its looping flourishes and bouncy proportions suggest handcrafted invitations, boutique packaging, and cheerful display settings rather than strict formality.
Designed to evoke a neat, hand-lettered calligraphic look with approachable ornamentation—combining legibility with selective swashes to create a distinctive, crafted voice.
Capitals are decorative and individually styled, often featuring curled strokes and soft hooks that add personality at the start of words. Numerals are simple and rounded, matching the script’s stroke energy without becoming overly ornate.