Calligraphic Derif 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, invitations, editorial headings, posters, packaging, classic, bookish, old-world, ceremonial, whimsical, heritage feel, handmade warmth, decorative caps, readable display, flared serifs, bracketed serifs, soft curves, ink-like, calligraphic.
A calligraphic serif with softly flared, wedge-like terminals and gently bracketed joins that give strokes an inked, hand-formed feel. Letterforms are relatively narrow with a compact x-height and tall ascenders, creating a vertical, slightly formal rhythm. Contrast is moderate, with thickened main strokes and tapered exits that read like a broad-pen influence rather than rigid, mechanical construction. Curves are rounded and lively, and many letters show subtle entry/exit swashes and asymmetric details that keep the texture organic in text.
Well-suited to display and short-to-medium text where a classic calligraphic voice is desired—such as book and chapter titles, editorial headings, invitations, certificates, and vintage-leaning posters or packaging. It works especially well when you want serif structure with a hand-drawn, inked personality rather than a strictly historical text face.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with an old-world warmth that suggests printed heritage and hand-lettered refinement. Its slight bounce and tapered terminals add a friendly, storybook charm, while the serifed structure maintains a dignified, ceremonial presence.
The design appears intended to blend formal, serifed readability with the expressiveness of pen-made strokes—delivering a traditional typographic silhouette enriched by calligraphic tapering and subtle flourishes for character in headings and expressive text.
Capitals lean decorative without becoming ornate, and the lowercase maintains consistent texture across words, aided by compact counters and tapered ends. Numerals match the same pen-like modulation and feel integrated with the alphabet, supporting cohesive titling and mixed alphanumeric settings.