Calligraphic Anbo 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary, invitations, packaging, classic, bookish, refined, friendly, readability, classic tone, human touch, gentle refinement, bracketed, flared, oldstyle, soft.
A serif design with gently bracketed joins and subtly flared terminals that create a warm, slightly calligraphic rhythm. Strokes are smooth and steady with little visible contrast, and the forms lean on rounded bowls and open counters for clarity. Uppercase letters feel sturdy and traditional, while the lowercase shows a flowing, humanist construction with soft curves and modest extenders. Numerals appear text-friendly, with oldstyle-like proportions and rounded finishing details that keep the texture even in running lines.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial settings where a classic serif texture is desired without harsh contrast. It can also support refined, traditional applications such as cultural branding, invitations, and packaging that benefits from a gentle, crafted feel.
The overall tone is classic and literary, combining traditional serif structure with a light, hand-finished softness. It reads as polished rather than ornate, giving text a calm, cultivated presence with a gentle friendliness.
The design appears intended to blend conventional serif legibility with a subtly calligraphic, hand-touched character. Its softened terminals and steady stroke behavior suggest a focus on comfortable reading texture while adding a quiet sense of tradition and personality.
Serifs are not sharp or brittle; they broaden and taper smoothly, helping the font maintain an even color in paragraphs. Curved letters (C, G, S, e) emphasize roundness, and the spacing in the sample text suggests a comfortable, readable cadence suited to continuous reading.