Calligraphic Oldi 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, quotes, packaging, branding, graceful, poetic, refined, warm, airy, elegant handwriting, personal tone, formal script feel, readable display, brushy, slanted, monolinear, open counters, soft terminals.
A slanted, calligraphic handwritten style with smooth, continuous strokes and subtle swelling through curves. Letterforms are open and slightly condensed in places, with rounded terminals and occasional tapered entries that suggest a light pen or brush. Capitals are modestly flourished but remain legible, while lowercase shows a consistent rightward rhythm, generous apertures, and gently varied widths that keep the texture lively without becoming erratic. Numerals are similarly flowing, with curved forms and simple, readable construction.
Well-suited to short-to-medium passages where a handwritten, refined voice is desired—such as invitations, cards, pull quotes, menus, boutique packaging, and brand accents. It can also work for headings and subheads where a softer, more personal tone is needed while maintaining readability.
The overall tone feels elegant and personable, balancing formality with an approachable hand-drawn warmth. Its steady slant and soft curves evoke invitations, personal notes, and literary or artisanal branding rather than utilitarian text setting.
The design appears intended to capture the character of careful calligraphic writing—clean, slanted, and lightly expressive—while staying consistent enough for setting phrases and paragraphs. It prioritizes a graceful reading rhythm, gentle flourishes, and a polished handwritten impression.
Stroke connections are generally unjoined, giving the face a composed, written look with clear letter separation. Spacing appears even in the sample text, producing a smooth line rhythm and a light, breathable color on the page.