Calligraphic Alti 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, menus, friendly, retro, casual, lively, crafty, handcrafted feel, display impact, friendly tone, vintage flair, brushed, rounded, swashy, soft terminals, bouncy.
A right-leaning calligraphic script with thick, brush-like strokes and softly rounded terminals. The forms show moderate stroke modulation, with weight building through curves and easing on exits, giving an inked, hand-drawn feel. Capitals are compact and slightly decorative, while lowercase letters maintain a steady rhythm with simplified joins and occasional entry/exit flicks. Overall spacing is comfortable and the silhouettes are smooth and full, producing a robust, legible texture in both single letters and continuous text.
Well-suited for short to medium-length display settings where a personable, handcrafted voice is desired—logos, café or restaurant menus, product packaging, posters, and social graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or subheads when set with ample size and spacing to keep the lively strokes from feeling dense.
The font reads as warm and approachable, blending a mid-century sign-painter charm with an informal handwritten energy. Its gentle swashes and rounded shapes create a cheerful, conversational tone rather than a strict formal script.
The design appears intended to emulate confident brush lettering in a tidy, repeatable form—capturing handwritten character and momentum while remaining readable for prominent display typography.
Numerals follow the same brushed, italicized logic as the letters, with rounded corners and clear counters. The design stays consistent across the set, favoring smooth curves and slightly exaggerated stroke endings that add motion without becoming overly ornate.