Calligraphic Asha 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, kids branding, playful, quirky, friendly, expressive, casual, handmade feel, playful display, warmth, personality, chunky, rounded, bouncy, irregular, hand-drawn.
A chunky, hand-drawn display face with heavy, low-contrast strokes and softly rounded terminals. The outlines feel brush-cut and slightly faceted, with intentionally uneven curves and off-axis joins that create a lively, wobbly rhythm. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with occasional flared strokes, asymmetric bowls, and slightly inconsistent widths that reinforce an organic, drawn-by-hand construction. Counters are generally open and simple, and the overall silhouette reads dark and sturdy at headline sizes.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as posters, headlines, packaging, and cover titling where its bold, playful shapes can carry the message. It can also work for kids-oriented branding, event graphics, and informal signage, but will be less comfortable for long passages at small sizes due to its deliberately irregular, high-personality forms.
The tone is upbeat and mischievous, like lettering for a kids’ activity book or a whimsical poster. Its irregularities add personality and warmth, steering it away from formal calligraphy and toward a fun, characterful voice that feels approachable and human.
The design appears intended to mimic confident, marker-or-brush lettering while keeping glyphs unconnected and highly legible from a distance. Its primary goal is to provide an energetic, friendly display voice with distinctive, hand-made character.
The font’s texture comes from deliberate inconsistencies: some strokes taper or notch subtly, and several letters lean into quirky geometry (angular cuts paired with rounded bowls). Spacing and letterfit appear geared toward display use, where the bouncy shapes can breathe and the silhouette does the work.