Calligraphic Medi 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, headlines, packaging, elegant, classic, friendly, refined, warm, handwritten elegance, formal warmth, decorative readability, signature feel, swashy, looped, rounded, flowing, calligraphic.
A slanted, formal script with unconnected letterforms and a smooth, pen-like rhythm. Strokes are rounded and gently tapered, with soft terminals, looped entries, and occasional swash-like curls—especially in capitals. Proportions are compact with a relatively short x-height and generous ascenders/descenders that add vertical grace. Overall texture stays even and readable, while subtle, handwritten irregularities keep it lively rather than mechanical.
It performs best for invitations, greeting cards, and event materials where a calligraphic tone is desired without full connectivity. It also suits boutique logos, product labels, and short headlines that benefit from expressive capitals and a handwritten finish. For longer passages, it’s likely most effective at larger sizes where the compact x-height and flourished forms can breathe.
The font conveys a polished, personable elegance—more charming than ceremonial. Its flowing italic motion and restrained ornamentation suggest classic correspondence, invitations, and boutique branding, balancing sophistication with approachability.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, practiced calligraphy in a simplified, print-friendly script: expressive capitals, smooth cursive motion, and restrained contrast aimed at decorative readability rather than strict historical reproduction.
Capitals are notably decorative with pronounced curves and teardrop-like joins, giving headings a distinctive signature. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, with angled forms and gentle curves that blend well with text. Spacing and stroke energy feel consistent across the set, supporting comfortable word shapes in short-to-medium passages.