Calligraphic Ifna 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, packaging, posters, headlines, invitations, storybook, classic, ceremonial, whimsical, literary, evoke heritage, add character, display impact, crafted tone, flared, tapered, calligraphic, chiseled, bracketed.
A formal calligraphic serif with lively, hand-drawn stroke modulation and pronounced contrast between thick stems and hairline joins. Serifs are flared and wedge-like, often sweeping into the stroke with a slightly chiseled feel rather than crisp, mechanical terminals. Curves show gentle tension and occasional asymmetry, giving the letterforms a rhythmic, written quality while remaining upright and structured. Counters are generally open and rounded, and the overall texture reads bold and dark in display sizes due to the weighty main strokes and compact internal spaces in some letters.
Best suited to display settings where its high-contrast modeling and flared serifs can be appreciated, such as book covers, chapter openers, posters, and branded headlines. It also fits thematic packaging and invitations where a classic, crafted tone is desired. For long passages at small sizes, the strong contrast and expressive terminals may become visually busy compared to more restrained text faces.
The font conveys an old-world, storybook tone—dignified and traditional, but with a playful, human warmth. Its flourished terminals and lively curves suggest ceremony and craft, lending a slightly theatrical, fantasy-leaning character without becoming ornate or script-like.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional calligraphy translated into a serifed, print-like structure—combining readable, upright forms with expressive, hand-shaped terminals and dynamic stroke contrast. It aims to provide a distinctive, literary voice for prominent typography rather than a neutral everyday text texture.
Distinctive pointed terminals and swelling joins create a continuous sense of motion across words, and the capitals carry especially strong presence for titling. The numerals match the calligraphic modeling, with curvy forms and tapered entries that keep them visually consistent with the letters.