Calligraphic Tusa 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, headlines, posters, packaging, signage, playful, retro, whimsical, friendly, theatrical, expressiveness, vintage flair, brand character, display impact, handmade feel, swashy, rounded, bouncy, inky, decorative.
A heavy, brush-like script with a consistent rightward slant and soft, rounded terminals. Letterforms are unconnected but built from calligraphic strokes, showing gentle contrast and frequent swashes, loops, and teardrop-like counters. The shapes feel bouncy and irregular in a controlled way, with lively entry/exit strokes and a slightly uneven rhythm that suggests hand lettering. Uppercase characters are especially ornate and compact, while lowercase forms are simpler but still show pronounced curves and bulbous joins.
This font is best used for branding marks, short headlines, posters, menu titles, packaging accents, and signage where a bold, handmade calligraphic feel is desirable. It performs well in large sizes and in high-contrast applications where its curls and counters can be appreciated.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, with a show-card sensibility that reads as cheerful and slightly mischievous. Its bold, inky presence and decorative curls lend a theatrical, vintage flavor suited to expressive display settings rather than quiet text.
The design appears intended to mimic confident brush calligraphy with a display-first focus, emphasizing expressive swashes and rounded, inked forms. It prioritizes charm and visual impact over neutrality, aiming for a distinctive hand-lettered personality.
The numerals and capitals carry the strongest personality through exaggerated bowls and curled terminals, which can create dense dark spots in tightly set words. The short lowercase proportions and prominent swashes make spacing and line breaks important for maintaining clarity, especially at smaller sizes.