Calligraphic Alti 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, branding, invitations, friendly, retro, expressive, warm, confident, handcrafted feel, display impact, playful warmth, calligraphic flavor, rounded, brushy, swashy, smooth, informal.
A lively, slanted calligraphic hand with rounded, brush-like terminals and gently swelling strokes. Letterforms are mostly unconnected, but carry a consistent cursive rhythm through angled stems, soft entry/exit flicks, and occasional swashy curves. Counters stay fairly open for a script-derived style, while the shapes lean toward compact, slightly bouncy proportions that vary subtly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing a hand-drawn feel. Numerals follow the same energetic construction, with smooth curves and tapered ends that keep the set cohesive.
Works best for short to medium text where personality is desirable—headlines, product packaging, posters, and brand marks that want an approachable handcrafted tone. It also suits invitations, menus, and social graphics where a friendly calligraphic accent can carry the message without requiring connected-script continuity.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, mixing a classic sign-painter warmth with an easy, conversational charm. It reads as confident and welcoming rather than delicate, with enough flourish to feel celebratory without becoming ornate.
Designed to emulate a bold, brush-pen calligraphy look with clear, standalone letters—prioritizing expressive rhythm, rounded terminals, and a hand-rendered texture suitable for display-oriented typography.
Diagonal stress and rounded joins create a steady forward motion across words, and the soft, blunted terminals help prevent the texture from feeling sharp or formal. Capital letters introduce extra gesture and personality, giving headings a more decorative presence while lowercase maintains a consistent, readable flow.