Calligraphic Kuhu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, game titles, band logos, invitations, gothic, medieval, dramatic, arcane, ceremonial, period mood, decorative display, dramatic titles, manuscript feel, blackletter, angular, pointed, chiselled, flourished.
A sharply italic, calligraphic blackletter with pronounced thick–thin modulation and pointed terminals. Strokes feel pen-cut and slightly uneven in rhythm, with spiky entry/exit strokes and occasional hooked flicks that create a lively, hand-drawn texture. Counters are tight and wedge-shaped, curves are restrained, and many forms lean into angular joins and tapered hairlines. Uppercase letters are more expressive and varied, while the lowercase keeps a compact body with ascenders and descenders that add vertical sparkle without becoming overly ornate.
Well suited for display typography where atmosphere is paramount: posters, title treatments, book or album covers, and branding for fantasy, gothic, or historical themes. It can also work for certificates, invitations, and headings that benefit from a formal manuscript feel.
The font evokes a medieval, gothic tone—formal and dramatic, with a mysterious, spellbook-like flavor. Its sharp contrasts and tilted momentum give it a charged, ceremonial presence that feels suited to storytelling, folklore, and dark-romantic themes.
The design appears intended to channel calligraphic blackletter traditions through a lively, italic, hand-rendered approach—prioritizing dramatic contrast, pointed silhouettes, and expressive capitals to create a strong period mood in headlines and titles.
In text, the dense blackletter structure can create a dark overall color, especially where narrow counters and sharp serifs cluster. The italic slant and high contrast add energy at display sizes, but the pointed details and compact lowercase suggest it will read best when given generous size and spacing.