Calligraphic Ettu 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, packaging, posters, invitations, branding, storybook, old-world, whimsical, folkloric, ceremonial, handcrafted feel, historical tone, decorative display, expressive capitals, flared serifs, tapered strokes, calligraphic, chiseled, bracketed serifs.
A calligraphic serif with tapered, brush-like stroke endings and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms lean on flared, slightly pointed terminals and soft bracketing, giving stems a subtly chiseled look rather than a strictly geometric one. Capitals are lively and somewhat irregular in silhouette, with angled entry strokes and occasional asymmetry that reads as hand-drawn while remaining consistent across the set. Lowercase forms keep a compact x-height with generous ascenders/descenders, and counters are relatively small, reinforcing a dense, inked texture in text.
Best suited to display settings where the textured, calligraphic color can be appreciated—book titles, editorial headlines, posters, and themed branding. It can also work for packaging or invitations that want a crafted, traditional voice, especially at medium to larger sizes where the tapered details stay clear.
The overall tone feels storybook and old-world, with a playful, slightly theatrical cadence. Its calligraphic contrast and flaring terminals suggest tradition and craft, while the uneven, lively contours keep it approachable and whimsical rather than austere.
The design appears intended to evoke formal hand lettering with an old-world, folkloric character—balancing readable serif structures with expressive, tapered strokes and slightly irregular silhouettes for personality in display typography.
In the sample text, the rhythm is bouncy with noticeable variation in character widths and a gently irregular baseline feel created by differing top and bottom extents. Numerals and capitals share the same tapered, pointed finishing strokes, helping headings and display lines maintain a cohesive, handcrafted color.