Calligraphic Tiva 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, packaging, signage, vintage, friendly, confident, warm, playful, handcrafted feel, display impact, retro charm, lively emphasis, brushy, rounded, swashy, soft terminals, high energy.
A right-leaning, brush-informed script with compact proportions and a dense, inked color. Strokes show gentle contrast with rounded joins and softened terminals, creating a smooth, slightly bouncy rhythm. Capitals are prominent and often include small entry/exit swashes, while lowercase forms stay mostly open and readable with simplified, calligraphic construction. Numerals match the letterforms with the same slanted stance and rounded, painted edges.
Best suited for short to medium-length display settings such as branding, storefront-style headlines, event materials, product packaging, and promotional graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers where a bold, hand-lettered voice is desired.
The font feels upbeat and personable, with a nostalgic, hand-lettered confidence. Its smooth curves and swashy capitals add a celebratory, decorative tone without becoming overly ornate, giving it a welcoming, slightly retro flavor.
Likely designed to emulate confident brush calligraphy in a clean, repeatable typographic system, pairing a strong slant and rounded brush terminals with legible, simplified letterforms. The goal appears to be an expressive display face that delivers a handcrafted feel while staying clear at larger sizes.
Spacing appears tight and display-oriented, with letterforms designed to read as a cohesive, flowing texture even though characters remain unconnected. The strong slant and heavy stroke weight emphasize motion, making short phrases and headlines feel lively and emphatic.