Calligraphic Vogan 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, invitations, greeting cards, packaging, headlines, friendly, playful, casual, whimsical, organic, handmade feel, friendly tone, expressive display, casual elegance, human rhythm, brushy, rounded, bouncy, loose, informal.
A casual, hand-drawn calligraphic face with rounded, brush-like strokes and subtly tapered terminals. Letterforms lean on smooth curves and soft corners, with visible stroke modulation that suggests a marker or brush pen rather than a rigid nib. Proportions are open and generously spaced, and the rhythm is intentionally uneven: widths and counters vary by character, creating a lively, human cadence. Ascenders are relatively tall while the lowercase body feels compact, and many joins and ends resolve in gentle hooks or swooping finishes that keep the texture animated in text.
This style suits display use where a handmade voice is desired: posters, invitations, greeting cards, packaging, and short headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or social graphics when set at comfortable sizes where the organic stroke variation and lively spacing can be appreciated.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, conversational energy. Its soft curves and slightly bouncy baseline feel personable and handmade, balancing a hint of calligraphic polish with an easygoing, everyday charm.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly handwritten impression with light calligraphic flavor, prioritizing warmth and personality over strict geometric consistency. Its varied character widths and brushy modulation aim to mimic natural writing while staying clean enough for readable display text.
Capitals read as simplified, gestural forms with occasional flourish-like top strokes, while the lowercase maintains legibility through clear bowls and open apertures. Numerals match the same drawn logic, with rounded shapes and informal stroke endings that keep them consistent alongside text.