Calligraphic Etma 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: display, book covers, posters, brand marks, invitations, storybook, antique, whimsical, eccentric, ornate, atmospheric display, ornamental lettering, hand-inked character, flourished, decorative, quirky, spiky, hand-inked.
A decorative calligraphic serif with hand-drawn irregularity and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes show modest thick–thin modulation and frequent tapered terminals, with sharp hooks, beak-like serifs, and occasional hairline flicks. Uppercase forms are especially stylized—some letters use looped or split strokes and asymmetric construction—while the lowercase is simpler but still marked by narrow proportions, a short x-height, and slightly inconsistent bowl and stem widths. Spacing appears somewhat variable, reinforcing an inked, organic texture rather than a strictly engineered text face.
Best suited for display settings where its distinctive capitals and textured stroke endings can read as intentional detail—titles, headings, packaging, and short featured phrases. It can also work for themed materials like invitations or event posters where an antique or fantastical mood is desired; for long passages, it will be more effective in brief pulls or chapter heads than dense body text.
The overall tone is whimsical and antique, evoking storybook titling and old-world, slightly spooky ornament. Its quirky flourishes and uneven calligraphic energy feel expressive and theatrical, leaning more toward character and atmosphere than neutrality.
The design appears intended to capture a hand-inked, formal calligraphic feel with playful, individualistic letterforms. Its emphasis on ornamented uppercase shapes and tapered, hooked terminals suggests a focus on memorable silhouettes and atmosphere for decorative typography.
Several capitals incorporate conspicuous interior loops or decorative cross-strokes, creating strong silhouettes that can dominate a line. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with curved forms and occasional sharp notches, making them visually consistent for display use.