Calligraphic Tiho 7 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, invitations, greeting cards, packaging, display quotes, whimsical, storybook, playful, handmade, friendly, expressiveness, decorative charm, handmade feel, friendly display, whimsy, curly terminals, rounded forms, soft joins, looped caps, lively rhythm.
A lively hand-drawn calligraphic style with rounded bowls, gently swelling strokes, and frequent curled terminals. Letterforms lean upright with a slightly irregular, organic rhythm, and many capitals feature looped or hooked entry strokes that add flourish without connecting letters. Curves dominate over straight segments, with soft corners and uneven pen-pressure suggesting a marker or brush-pen feel rather than a rigid nib. The lowercase is compact with a modest x-height, while ascenders and descenders are expressive and contribute to a bouncy line texture.
This font suits short to medium display settings where a personable, decorative voice is desired, such as invitations, greeting cards, children’s publishing, and boutique packaging. It works well for headings, pull quotes, and branded phrases where the curled terminals and bouncy rhythm can be appreciated, and is best used at comfortable sizes rather than dense small-text layouts.
The overall tone is warm and whimsical, balancing a touch of formality from its calligraphic construction with an approachable, storybook charm. Its curls and soft stroke endings give it a friendly, decorative personality that feels personal and slightly theatrical.
Designed to capture the charm of hand-rendered calligraphy in an unconnected, readable form, emphasizing playful flourishes and rounded construction over strict typographic regularity. The intent appears to be a friendly display script that feels crafted and expressive while remaining coherent across full alphabets and numerals.
Counters are generally open and rounded, helping characters stay legible despite the decorative terminals. Numerals match the letterstyle with smooth curves and playful turns, making them feel integrated rather than purely functional. Spacing appears slightly variable, reinforcing the handmade impression in longer text.