Calligraphic Ablum 2 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, editorial, invitations, branding, packaging, elegant, literary, classical, airy, refined, formal lettering, humanist charm, classic tone, display elegance, wedge serifs, calligraphic, tapered strokes, flared terminals, organic rhythm.
A delicate, calligraphic serif with tapered strokes, subtle stroke modulation, and frequent wedge-like serifs and flared terminals. Proportions are relatively slim with generous interior space, while widths vary noticeably across letters, giving the line a hand-set, bookish texture rather than strict mechanical regularity. Curves are smooth and slightly elastic, and many joins and endings resolve into fine points, creating an overall light, crisp color on the page.
Works well for book and editorial display, chapter openers, pull quotes, and cultural or literary branding where an elegant, handwritten-seriffed voice is desired. It also suits invitations, menus, and premium packaging when set at comfortable sizes with ample spacing.
The tone is poised and cultured, evoking formal correspondence, classic literature, and old-world craftsmanship. Its gentle irregularities and sharpened terminals add a human, slightly whimsical character without tipping into casual handwriting.
Likely designed to capture the look of formal pen lettering translated into a readable serif alphabet, prioritizing graceful rhythm, tapered finishing, and a lightly classical presence for display-oriented typography.
Uppercase forms feel stately and open, with a distinctive, lightly drawn presence; the lowercase maintains a modest x-height and a flowing rhythm that favors elegance over compact efficiency. Numerals appear similarly refined and slightly calligraphic, matching the pointed, tapered finishing seen in the letters.