Calligraphic Bute 13 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Appetite Pro' by Serebryakov (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, friendly, cheerful, bold, display impact, handmade feel, retro flavor, cheerful tone, rounded, soft, brushy, swashy, bouncy.
A heavy, right-leaning calligraphic display face with broad, rounded strokes and a brush-like modulation. Terminals are teardrop and wedge-shaped, with frequent entry/exit swashes that give letters a buoyant, bouncing baseline rhythm. Counters are compact and often partially closed by swelling strokes, creating dense silhouettes and a strong texture in words. Numerals and capitals carry prominent curves and small flicks, reinforcing a lively, hand-rendered feel rather than strict geometric regularity.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as headlines, poster titles, packaging fronts, café or event signage, and branding moments that want a friendly retro voice. It also works well for pull quotes and section headers where its rhythmic, brushy forms can be appreciated without sacrificing clarity.
The tone is upbeat and nostalgic, reminiscent of mid-century sign painting and casual script lettering adapted into unconnected forms. Its chunky stroke weight and soft curves read as approachable and fun, with a slightly theatrical flair from the swashes and pronounced italic movement.
The design appears intended to capture the character of bold brush lettering—expressive, informal, and attention-grabbing—while keeping letters unconnected for easier setting in all-caps, mixed case, and numerals. The emphasis on rounded weight, swashy terminals, and forward slant suggests a goal of creating warm, energetic display typography with a vintage flavor.
The bold mass and compact internal spaces make the font most comfortable at larger sizes where counters and joins can breathe. The energetic slant and swashy terminals create strong word shapes, so spacing and line breaks will noticeably affect the overall rhythm in paragraphs.