Calligraphic Hyly 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, quotes, invitations, friendly, casual, warm, lively, approachable, handmade feel, friendly branding, casual display, expressive headings, personal notes, brushy, rounded, fluid, looped, informal.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with unconnected letterforms and a steady, handwritten rhythm. Strokes show gentle modulation with tapered entries and exits, rounded terminals, and occasional teardrop-like stroke endings that suggest a flexible pen. Counters are generally open and softly shaped, with broad curves in letters like C, O, and Q, and simplified, flowing construction across the alphabet. Capitals are larger and more gestural than the lowercase, with smooth swashes and curved joins implied within single letters rather than true cursive connections. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same relaxed, brushy texture, giving the set a cohesive, slightly bouncy baseline presence.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display text where a human, handwritten feel is desired—such as packaging, café or boutique signage, posters, social graphics, greeting cards, and quote treatments. It can also work for subheads or pull quotes when paired with a more neutral text face.
The overall tone feels personable and upbeat, like neat marker lettering used for notes, menus, or friendly headlines. Its fluid slant and soft curves add a light, expressive energy without becoming ornate, keeping the voice informal and conversational.
The design appears intended to capture a clean, brush-written look with enough consistency for repeatable typography, balancing expressiveness with legibility. By keeping letters unconnected while maintaining a cohesive slanted rhythm, it aims to provide a versatile handwritten voice that reads smoothly in display settings.
Spacing appears comfortable in text, with distinct letter separation that helps preserve clarity despite the script influence. Several forms feature looped details (notably in letters such as g, y, and some capitals), adding character while maintaining a consistent stroke logic across the set.