Calligraphic Surof 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, certificates, book titles, packaging, branding, formal, traditional, ornate, literary, romantic, calligraphic display, classic elegance, decorative emphasis, handcrafted texture, swash, brushed, old-style, flared, calligraphic.
A slanted calligraphic serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and brush-like terminals. Strokes show tapered entries and exits, with flared, slightly wedge-shaped serifs and occasional teardrop finishing. Curves are generous and somewhat variable in stroke rhythm, giving a lively, hand-guided texture. Uppercase forms are broad and expressive, while the lowercase is compact with a relatively small x-height and narrow counters; numerals follow the same italic, calligraphic construction with open curves and tapered ends.
Well suited for display settings where a refined, calligraphic voice is desired—such as invitations, certificates, event programs, book or chapter titles, and heritage-leaning branding. It can also work for short pull quotes or packaging accents where texture and flourish are more important than dense readability.
The overall tone is formal and traditional, with an old-world, manuscript-like elegance. Its energetic swashes and crisp contrast add a ceremonial, romantic feel that reads as crafted rather than mechanical.
Designed to evoke formal pen-and-ink lettering with confident contrast and decorative terminals, balancing legibility with flourish for headline and titling use.
Spacing and stroke modulation feel intentionally varied, which enhances the handwritten character but can create a slightly irregular color in longer lines. Several capitals and ascenders feature pronounced entry strokes and soft curves that add flourish without connecting letters.