Calligraphic Tima 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, retro, folksy, warm, playful, hand-lettered look, display impact, brand warmth, retro flavor, brushy, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, casual.
A slanted, brush-like alphabet with heavy, rounded strokes and gentle modulation that suggests a broad marker or soft brush. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with a lively baseline bounce and subtly irregular curves that keep the texture hand-made while remaining consistent across the set. Terminals tend to be teardrop-like and softly tapered, and many capitals include modest entry/exit flicks rather than long swashes. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same rounded, weighty presence, producing a dense, dark color on the page.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, packaging, menus, and storefront-style signage where its brush texture and bounce can be appreciated. It also works well for logos and short brand taglines that benefit from a friendly handcrafted voice.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a retro sign-painting feel that reads as inviting rather than formal. Its energetic rhythm and soft endings give it a handcrafted charm suitable for cheerful, human-centered messaging.
The font appears designed to mimic confident hand-lettering with a polished, calligraphic brush rhythm—prioritizing personality, warmth, and strong presence over neutrality. Its compact proportions and bold color aim for immediate impact in titling and branding contexts.
The design favors closed counters and stout joins, which increases visual solidity at display sizes. The distinctive, stylized capitals add personality and hierarchy, while the lowercase remains legible and steady for short phrases.