Calligraphic Tiba 4 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, posters, packaging, signage, headlines, classic, friendly, lively, confident, retro, brush lettering, display impact, vintage feel, approachable tone, logo use, brushy, rounded, slanted, looped, soft terminals.
A slanted, calligraphic hand with bold, brush-like strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are compact with a steady rightward lean and a smooth, continuous rhythm, but remain largely unconnected in running text. Strokes show gentle modulation and occasional teardrop-like endings, giving counters a warm, inflated feel; capitals are more decorative with curled entry/exit strokes, while lowercase stays more streamlined for readability. Numerals follow the same rounded, slightly bouncing construction, with clear, single-storey forms and prominent curves.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its bold, brushy character can carry the message—logos, product packaging, café/retail signage, posters, and editorial headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or invitations when a friendly, classic script impression is desired.
The font reads as upbeat and personable while still feeling polished and traditional. Its brush-script energy suggests mid-century signage and casual elegance, making the tone welcoming rather than formal or austere.
The design appears intended to mimic confident brush lettering with a consistent, repeatable structure for typesetting. It balances expressive swashes in capitals with simplified lowercase shapes to maintain clarity while delivering a lively, vintage-leaning script aesthetic.
Spacing appears comfortable for display sizes, with naturally varied letter widths that create a handwritten cadence. The combination of heavy strokes and rounded detailing keeps it legible while emphasizing a distinctive, expressive texture across lines.