Calligraphic Tuna 10 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, signage, retro, friendly, lively, crafty, warm, handcrafted feel, expressive display, nostalgic flair, friendly tone, brushy, rounded, swashy, informal, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-influenced script with unconnected letterforms and a visibly hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes are heavy and rounded with tapered entries and exits, producing a smooth calligraphic flow without hard corners. Capitals feature gentle swashes and loop-like gestures, while lowercase forms stay compact with a relatively small x-height and simple bowls. Overall spacing and letter widths vary noticeably, reinforcing an organic, written texture across words and lines.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text where its brushy motion and swashed capitals can be appreciated—such as branding marks, product packaging, menus, posters, and storefront-style signage. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when a warm, handcrafted emphasis is desired.
The font conveys an upbeat, approachable tone with a nostalgic, mid-century sign-painting feel. Its soft terminals and buoyant baseline movement create a personable voice that reads as handcrafted rather than formal. The overall impression is energetic and playful, leaning toward friendly display use.
Likely drawn to emulate confident brush lettering in a clean, repeatable type system—balancing calligraphic flair with clear, readable silhouettes. The design prioritizes expressiveness, smooth stroke flow, and characterful capitals for attention-grabbing display typography.
The strongest personality comes through in the capitals, which carry more flourish and presence than the lowercase, making mixed-case settings feel particularly expressive. Numerals follow the same brushy construction with rounded shapes and slight stylistic quirks that keep them consistent with the letterforms.