Calligraphic Hove 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, posters, book titles, packaging, storybook, medieval, rustic, whimsical, craft, handcrafted feel, period flavor, expressive display, thematic branding, wedge serif, flared, inked, chiseled, lively.
A lively calligraphic serif with flared, wedge-like terminals and an inked, slightly chiseled silhouette. Strokes feel pen-driven: curves are full and rounded while joins sharpen into pointed beaks and small spur-like serifs. Proportions vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, creating an irregular rhythm; counters are generous and often asymmetrical, and diagonal strokes (notably in V/W/X/Y) taper into energetic points. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, a looped, descending j, and a tall, narrow l, with overall spacing that reads open but characterful.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, titles, posters, and packaging where the distinctive calligraphic texture can be appreciated. It works well for themed materials—history, fantasy, folk, or artisan branding—and for short passages where a handcrafted, period-leaning voice is desired.
The tone suggests old-world craft and hand-lettered tradition—part medieval signboard, part storybook heading. Its lively modulation and pointed terminals add a slightly dramatic, playful edge that can feel theatrical without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to translate broad-pen calligraphy into a sturdy, high-impact display face, emphasizing expressive wedges, lively curvature, and slightly irregular letter widths for a handmade, traditional feel.
Capitals are broad and emblematic, with strong silhouettes suited to initial caps and short emphatic words. Numerals are similarly stylized, with angled cuts and curved bowls that keep the set visually consistent with the letterforms.