Calligraphic Tulu 11 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, signage, vintage, friendly, lively, craft, expressive, brush feel, retro charm, warmth, display impact, brushed, rounded, flared, swashy, high-ink.
This typeface presents a bold, right-leaning calligraphic texture with rounded, teardrop-like terminals and softly flared stroke endings. Strokes feel brush-driven: counters are generous, joins are smooth, and curves are slightly inflated, giving letters a cushioned, ink-rich presence. Uppercase forms feature modest swashes and entry strokes, while lowercase maintains a consistent, readable rhythm with occasional playful curls (notably on letters like f, g, y, and z). Numerals echo the same brushed construction, with curvy silhouettes and prominent terminals that keep the set visually cohesive.
Best suited to display settings where its brushy contrast and swashy capitals can carry personality—such as logos, product packaging, café/retail signage, event posters, and short editorial headings. It can work for brief emphasis in text, but its bold, calligraphic texture is most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a nostalgic, handcrafted character. It reads as confident and upbeat rather than delicate, combining formality from calligraphic shapes with an approachable, shop-sign friendliness.
The letterforms appear designed to emulate confident brush lettering with a consistent, typeset regularity—aiming for a vintage-leaning, handcrafted look that remains legible and versatile for branding and display use.
The design’s heavy strokes and rounded terminals create strong word shapes and a dense, even color in lines of text. Decorative details are present but restrained, making it feel stylized without becoming overly ornate.