Calligraphic Tisa 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, children’s, packaging, posters, headlines, whimsical, storybook, folksy, friendly, retro, handmade warmth, playful display, decorative clarity, narrative tone, rounded, soft terminals, swashy, lively, bouncy.
A lively calligraphic hand with rounded, brush-like strokes and gently flared terminals. Letterforms show subtle stroke modulation and an informal rhythm, with occasional teardrop/ball-like ends and small inward curls on arms and joints. Proportions are compact with a low x-height and prominent ascenders/descenders, while caps feel slightly decorative through curved entry strokes and soft, bracketed transitions. Overall spacing and outlines keep a hand-drawn consistency, and numerals match the same softened, slightly irregular stroke behavior.
Well-suited to display settings such as book covers, children’s materials, packaging labels, event posters, and expressive headlines where personality is desired. It can work for short blurbs or pull quotes at comfortable sizes, especially when a crafted, storybook feel is appropriate.
The font conveys a warm, playful tone that feels story-driven and approachable. Its swashy, rounded details suggest a vintage craft or fairytale sensibility rather than strict formality, giving text an inviting, characterful voice.
Designed to emulate a neat, formal-leaning hand rendered with a broad marker or brush, prioritizing charm and readability over strict geometric regularity. The gentle swashes and rounded terminals appear intended to add warmth and narrative character to display typography.
Capitals carry more flourish than lowercase, helping titles stand out, while the lowercase remains legible in short passages. The texture stays bold and even in color, but the bouncy stroke endings and varied letter widths add a noticeable handmade cadence.