Calligraphic Hory 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, invitations, branding, formal, classic, literary, crafted, old-style, humanize serif, classic warmth, storytelling tone, formal charm, bracketed, flared, rounded, soft serif, lively.
A serif face with a distinctly hand-drawn, calligraphic construction: strokes feel slightly organic and tapered, with soft bracketed serifs and gently flared terminals. Curves are round and full, counters are open, and the overall rhythm is lively rather than strictly mechanical. Letterforms show subtle irregularities in stem weight and curvature that read as penned or brushed, while still maintaining consistent proportions and spacing suitable for continuous reading.
Works well for editorial typography, book interiors, and literary headlines where a classic serif voice is desired with a more personal, drawn quality. It can also suit invitations, packaging, or boutique branding that benefits from a formal feel softened by calligraphic warmth.
The tone is classic and bookish with a crafted, human presence. It suggests traditional print and editorial environments, but with a slightly whimsical, storyteller energy created by the soft serifs, warm curves, and small handwritten inflections.
Likely designed to blend traditional serif readability with the nuance of hand-rendered calligraphy—aiming for an elegant, humanized texture that feels established and literary rather than purely technical or geometric.
Uppercase forms have strong, decorative silhouettes (notably in the curved bowls and sweeping diagonals), while the lowercase maintains a readable, text-friendly color. Numerals match the serifed, softly tapered style, giving figures a cohesive, traditional look in running text.