Calligraphic Gydum 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, greeting cards, packaging, posters, headlines, playful, storybook, quirky, friendly, handmade, hand-lettered feel, approachability, whimsy, casual display, rounded, bouncy, casual, lively, informal.
A hand-drawn, calligraphic sans with softly rounded forms and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes show subtle pen-like modulation and slightly tapered terminals, with gentle curvature and occasional angular joins. Letter widths vary noticeably, contributing to an organic texture, and the overall proportions feel compact with tall ascenders and a relatively small x-height. Counters are open and clean, while small irregularities in stroke edges and alignment reinforce the handmade character.
Well suited to display applications where a personable, handmade tone is desired, such as children’s publishing, invitations and greeting cards, boutique packaging, and cheerful posters. It performs best for titles, short paragraphs, and pull quotes rather than dense, small-size body text.
The font conveys a warm, whimsical tone that feels personal and approachable. Its bouncy shapes and informal consistency suggest a cheerful, crafty mood—more playful than formal—while still retaining a neat, legible presence.
Likely designed to emulate neat hand lettering with a touch of calligraphic modulation, prioritizing charm and individuality over strict geometric regularity. The varying widths and animated stroke behavior appear intended to create an engaging, human texture in everyday display typography.
Caps and lowercase share the same casual, drawn-by-hand construction, producing a cohesive voice across display sizes. Numerals follow the same rounded, slightly quirky styling, with a friendly silhouette that reads well in short strings.