Calligraphic Tide 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, warm, friendly, playful, crafty, retro, handmade feel, friendly display, expressive emphasis, casual elegance, brushy, rounded, bouncy, informal, soft.
A slanted, brush-informed script with unconnected letters and a lively, swelling stroke. Forms are rounded and full, with smooth curves, tapered entry/exit terminals, and occasional flicked ends that suggest quick pen pressure changes. Proportions are compact with a relatively short x-height and generous ascenders/descenders, and spacing feels slightly irregular in a deliberate, handwritten way. Uppercase characters have simple calligraphic silhouettes that remain readable, while lowercase shapes keep a buoyant rhythm with single-storey constructions and soft joins where strokes nearly meet.
Works well for branding and product packaging where a handmade voice is desired, as well as posters, social graphics, and headlines that need warmth and motion. It also suits invitations, menus, and craft-oriented projects where an informal calligraphic feel supports the message.
The overall tone is personable and upbeat, balancing a touch of formality from the calligraphic slant with an approachable, handcrafted charm. It reads as energetic and welcoming rather than strict or technical, making text feel conversational and human.
The design appears intended to deliver a confident, brush-script personality that stays legible while preserving the spontaneity of hand lettering. Its mix of sturdy strokes and soft terminals suggests a goal of friendly emphasis for display use rather than long-form reading.
Numerals and punctuation follow the same rounded, brushy logic, keeping the set visually cohesive in mixed alphanumeric settings. The italic movement is pronounced enough to add momentum, and the weighty strokes give it presence in short lines and headlines.