Calligraphic Ihhe 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, invitations, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, warm, elegance, readability, traditional tone, calligraphic character, editorial voice, serifed, bracketed, flared, humanist, calligraphic.
A serifed, calligraphic text face with pronounced stroke contrast and gently bracketed serifs. Strokes taper into fine terminals and show a slightly written, tool-driven modulation, giving the forms a lively rhythm without becoming irregular. Capitals are elegant and open, with smooth curves and discreet flourishes, while the lowercase keeps a readable, bookish structure with a moderate x-height and clear counters. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing sharp joins with rounded bowls for a cohesive, traditional texture.
Well-suited to editorial and book typography where a refined, traditional color is desired, especially for pull quotes, headings, and short-to-medium reading lengths. It also fits formal stationery, invitations, and brand identities that want a classic, cultured voice with subtle calligraphic character.
The overall tone feels classic and cultivated, with a quiet sense of ceremony. Its controlled contrast and tapered details suggest tradition and care, while the subtle hand influence keeps it approachable rather than mechanical.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif readability with calligraphic nuance—high contrast, tapered terminals, and softened joins—creating an elegant face that feels at home in literature and formal communication.
Round letters like O/C/G and bowls in b/p/q show a calm, even curvature, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) carry more dramatic tapering that adds sparkle in display settings. The italic-like movement is minimal—forms stay upright—but the terminals and joins contribute a gentle, handwritten warmth in continuous text.