Calligraphic Liku 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, greeting cards, packaging, branding, whimsical, storybook, friendly, vintage, folksy, handcrafted charm, decorative display, personal tone, vintage flair, playful readability, looped terminals, flourished, brushed, bouncy, informal.
A lively calligraphic handwritten face with unconnected letterforms, medium stroke contrast, and a gently uneven baseline rhythm. Strokes feel brush- or pen-driven, with rounded joins, soft curves, and frequent looped terminals that add decorative motion without becoming fully script-like. Proportions are compact and somewhat tall, with a relatively small x-height and prominent ascenders/descenders; widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing a hand-drawn cadence. Uppercase forms are more embellished and swashy, while lowercase stays simpler but still carries curled entry/exit strokes and tapered endings.
Best suited to display settings where its loops and swashes can be appreciated—titles, pull quotes, packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and brand marks that want a handcrafted feel. It can work for short-to-medium passages when set with comfortable spacing, but its decorative rhythm is strongest in headings and accent text.
The overall tone is warm and playful, with a storybook charm that reads as personal and lightly vintage. Flourishes and curls give it a whimsical, slightly theatrical character, making text feel invitational and crafted rather than strictly formal.
The design appears intended to capture a neat, calligraphic hand with expressive terminals and gentle contrast, balancing readability with decorative flair. Its uppercase swashes and varied letter widths suggest an emphasis on charm and personality over strict typographic uniformity.
Capitals provide strong personality for initials and short words, while the lowercase maintains legibility through open counters and clear silhouettes. Numerals are similarly hand-shaped and slightly idiosyncratic, matching the letterforms’ curl-and-taper detailing.