Calligraphic Tupa 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, posters, signage, retro, cheerful, friendly, lively, display, impact, handcrafted feel, nostalgia, motion, brushy, rounded, bouncy, swashy, compact.
A bold, brush-script style with a consistent rightward slant and rounded, swelling strokes that mimic pressure from a marker or brush. Forms are compact with a relatively low x-height, bulbous terminals, and occasional soft entry/exit flicks that add motion without fully connecting letters. Counters are small and teardrop-like in places, and the overall rhythm is energetic and slightly irregular in a hand-drawn way while remaining visually cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for short to medium display settings where bold, slanted script can carry personality—such as headlines, branding marks, packaging callouts, posters, and storefront-style signage. It can work for quotes or invitations when set with generous spacing, but the heavy stroke weight favors larger sizes for clarity.
The font reads as upbeat and nostalgic, with a confident, sign-painter flavor. Its heavy, rounded strokes and gentle swashes give it a warm, personable voice that feels celebratory and attention-seeking rather than formal or reserved.
Designed to deliver a bold, brush-written look that feels handcrafted and energetic, prioritizing visual impact and a smooth, calligraphic flow over restrained text readability. The compact proportions and rounded terminals suggest an intent to evoke vintage script signage while staying friendly and approachable.
Uppercase letters lean toward simplified, poster-like script caps with pronounced curves, while lowercase maintains a casual handwritten bounce. Numerals are similarly rounded and weighty, matching the brushy stroke behavior for consistent emphasis in mixed text.