Calligraphic Nuhi 2 is a very light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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A delicate, pen-drawn calligraphic script with unconnected, upright letterforms and a lightly textured stroke. The lines keep a generally fine weight while showing subtle thick–thin modulation at curves and joins, creating a gentle contrast without looking heavy. Many capitals feature extended entry strokes and looping terminals, while lowercase forms stay compact with a relatively low x-height, tall ascenders, and occasional long descenders that add vertical rhythm. Spacing and character widths vary slightly, reinforcing the handwritten cadence while remaining consistent enough for smooth text setting.
This font is well suited to invitations, wedding collateral, greeting cards, and other ceremonial or sentimental designs where a light, handwritten elegance is desired. It can also work for boutique branding, packaging accents, and headers or pull quotes, especially when used at moderate-to-large sizes where the fine strokes and loops remain clear.
The overall tone is graceful and slightly playful, combining formal calligraphic cues with airy, whimsical flourishes. It feels personal and refined rather than bold, suggesting a romantic, boutique sensibility suited to polished yet handmade-looking typography.
The design appears intended to mimic careful pen lettering: formal, legible shapes enhanced by restrained swashes and a gently varied rhythm. It prioritizes charm and refinement over strict uniformity, offering a graceful handwritten voice for display and expressive text.
Capitals are notably expressive and often carry the strongest swashes, which can make initial letters a focal point in short lines. Numerals follow the same light, looping logic, with curled terminals that keep the set cohesive.