Calligraphic Gafi 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, titles, book covers, invitations, posters, classic, storybook, formal, old-world, poetic, expressiveness, tradition, decorative, literary, flared, tapered, calligraphic, angular, swashy.
This typeface presents formal, unconnected letterforms with a calligraphic construction and pronounced stroke modulation. Strokes taper into sharp, chiseled terminals and small wedge-like serifs, creating a crisp, flared silhouette rather than rounded endings. Curves are drawn with a slightly angular rhythm, and many forms show subtle pen-like swelling and narrowing that reinforces a hand-drawn, inscriptional feel. Overall spacing and proportions emphasize generous horizontal presence, while the lowercase maintains a modest body height with compact counters and lively, varied stroke joins.
It is well suited to display settings such as headlines, titles, book covers, and poster typography where its sharp contrast and flared detailing can be appreciated. The calligraphic texture also supports formal applications like invitations and certificates, especially at moderate-to-large sizes where the tapering terminals remain clear.
The overall tone is classic and storybook-like, with an old-world elegance that feels literary and ceremonial. Its sharp terminals and flowing contrast add a sense of drama and craft, reading as poetic and slightly theatrical rather than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to evoke hand-rendered calligraphy with an inscriptional, flared finish—combining classical letterform cues with a lively, drawn rhythm for expressive display typography.
Distinctive pointed terminals and hooked joins appear across both uppercase and lowercase, giving the texture a lively sparkle in text. Numerals share the same tapered, calligraphic treatment, keeping the set visually cohesive for headlines and display lines.