Calligraphic Funa 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book titles, packaging, posters, invitations, formal, classic, literary, ceremonial, old-world, elegant display, historic tone, crafted texture, formal voice, flared terminals, wedge serifs, calligraphic stress, crisp, angular.
This typeface presents calligraphic, sculpted letterforms with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a crisp, upright stance. Strokes often taper into pointed, wedge-like terminals, creating a chiseled rhythm that reads as drawn with a broad or flexible pen rather than built from uniform serifs. Capitals are sharply modeled with open counters and assertive diagonals, while the lowercase shows lively asymmetry in joins and bowls, with a slightly irregular, hand-shaped cadence. Numerals follow the same tapered, high-contrast construction, keeping the overall texture bright and articulated in display sizes.
It performs best in headlines, titles, and short passages where the contrast and tapered details can be appreciated at larger sizes. It’s well-suited to book and chapter titling, poster copy, editorial display, and packaging that benefits from a classic, crafted voice. For longer reading, it works more comfortably with generous size and spacing to keep the sharp modulation from feeling busy.
The overall tone is formal and classic, with a storybook and literary character that feels ceremonial rather than casual. Its sharp terminals and calligraphic movement add a hint of drama, giving text a dignified, historic flavor suitable for traditional or themed settings.
The design appears intended to translate formal, pen-made lettering into a repeatable type system, emphasizing contrast, tapered terminals, and a refined, traditional silhouette. Its goal is to convey elegance and authority while retaining the subtle irregularities and energy associated with hand-drawn calligraphy.
The font’s texture is defined by frequent tapered endings and angled entry/exit strokes, which create sparkle and strong vertical rhythm. In paragraphs, it maintains a consistent baseline presence while preserving a hand-rendered liveliness, especially noticeable in the lowercase and punctuation-like dots.