Calligraphic Ihta 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, headlines, packaging, certificates, elegant, formal, romantic, classic, literary, formal script, handcrafted feel, classic elegance, display emphasis, swashy, tapered, brushed, fluid, looping.
A slanted calligraphic face with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered terminals that mimic a pointed-pen or brush. Strokes are fluid and slightly irregular, with lively curves, occasional entry/exit flicks, and compact, upright counters that keep the texture crisp. Capitals show restrained swashes and varied stroke widths, while lowercase forms stay relatively narrow with a modest x-height and rhythmic ascenders/descenders. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with curving forms and distinct contrast that reads best at display sizes.
Well-suited to invitations, announcements, and formal stationery where a calligraphic presence is desired. It also works for boutique branding, product packaging, and short headline treatments that benefit from expressive contrast and subtle flourishes.
The overall tone is refined and traditional, with a poetic, handwritten elegance that feels suited to ceremonial or literary settings. Its flourish and contrast give it a romantic, slightly dramatic voice without becoming overly ornate.
Designed to evoke formal hand lettering with an emphasis on contrast, graceful motion, and traditional calligraphic structure. The intent appears to prioritize expressive display readability and a refined, crafted feel over neutral text setting.
Letterforms show a consistent diagonal stress and a natural pen-angle rhythm, producing a textured line that looks intentionally hand-rendered. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, contributing to an organic flow in longer phrases.