Calligraphic Ilhi 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, invitations, branding, formal, classic, literary, refined, warm, calligraphic elegance, classic readability, crafted texture, editorial authority, bracketed serifs, calligraphic stress, flared terminals, oldstyle, lively rhythm.
This typeface presents a calligraphic serif construction with pronounced thick–thin contrast and an upright stance. Strokes show a consistent pen-informed modulation, with gently bracketed serifs and frequent flaring at terminals rather than crisp, hairline finishing. The proportions feel traditionally bookish: rounded forms are slightly oval, counters are open, and curves transition smoothly into stems with a subtle organic tension. Capitals have a dignified presence with softly sculpted joins, while lowercase forms keep a steady, readable rhythm with modest ascenders and descenders and a slightly varied, hand-shaped texture across the line.
It suits editorial typography where a traditional, refined texture is desirable, including books, long-form articles, and magazine layouts. It also performs well for display uses such as chapter titles, cultural branding, menus, and formal invitations where calligraphic contrast and classic serif cues help convey sophistication.
The overall tone is formal and classical, evoking printed literature and traditional craftsmanship more than modern minimalism. Its lively stroke modulation adds warmth and a human touch, giving text an elegant, slightly expressive voice without becoming decorative or overly ornamental.
The design appears intended to translate broad-pen calligraphic behavior into a readable serif style, balancing expressive modulation with consistent structure for sustained setting. It aims to provide a classic, cultivated voice that feels crafted and authoritative while remaining legible in continuous text.
Numerals share the same high-contrast, calligraphic logic, with distinctive curves and tapered terminals that keep them visually consistent with the letters. In running text, the font maintains strong color and clear word shapes, with noticeable character and a gently animated texture.