Calligraphic Medo 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, packaging, branding, quotes, elegant, classic, friendly, romantic, refined, handwritten elegance, personal tone, decorative caps, formal warmth, looping, swashy, rounded, flowing, casual-formal.
A flowing, right-slanted script with smooth, rounded strokes and gently swelling terminals. Letterforms are largely unconnected but maintain a consistent cursive rhythm, with frequent entry/exit strokes and soft, looped shapes. Capitals show more flourish and open bowls, while lowercase forms stay compact with a relatively small x-height and generous ascenders/descenders that add vertical liveliness. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, using curved forms and light, tapered ends for a cohesive texture in text.
Well-suited to invitations, announcements, and greeting-card typography where a refined handwritten feel is desired. It also works for boutique branding, labels, and light packaging applications, as well as pull quotes or short headlines that benefit from a warm, scripted voice.
The overall tone is personable and graceful—suggesting handwritten care without feeling overly ornate. It balances formality and approachability, making it feel suited to warm, celebratory messaging while still reading as neat and composed.
Designed to emulate a tidy calligraphic hand: expressive through slant, loops, and soft terminals while staying structured enough for set text. The emphasis on flourished capitals and a consistent cursive rhythm suggests a focus on elegant display use with readable, friendly character.
Spacing appears even and deliberate for an unconnected script, producing a steady line despite the cursive movement. The slant and repeated curved strokes create a lively, slightly vintage cadence, especially in display sizes where the swashier capitals can lead a word.