Calligraphic Tupa 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, invitations, formal, confident, classic, expressive, swashy, display impact, formal script, vintage flair, brand voice, calligraphic, brushed, rounded, lively, high-ink.
A very heavy, slanted calligraphic italic with rounded, brush-like terminals and softly swelling strokes. Letterforms show a clear pen-script influence without connections, relying on pronounced entry/exit strokes, cupped serifs, and occasional teardrop shapes to carry rhythm. Counters are relatively open for the weight, while joins and curves are smooth and continuous, creating a dark, even texture in text. Capitals are more embellished than lowercase, with broader curves and flourished strokes that add emphasis in display settings.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its bold calligraphic motion can be appreciated—logos, event materials, packaging labels, and editorial headlines. It can work for brief pull quotes or subheads, but extended body copy may feel dense due to the strong weight and italic energy.
The overall tone is formal and ceremonial, with a confident, vintage-leaning flourish. Its strong italic movement and generous ink presence give it a theatrical, headline-ready voice that feels celebratory and authoritative rather than casual.
The font appears designed to deliver a bold, formal script impression with the clarity of unconnected letters, pairing traditional calligraphic cues with a display-oriented heaviness for high-impact typography.
The design maintains consistent slant and stroke behavior across the set, with numerals and capitals matching the same brush-script logic. At smaller sizes the heavy weight can compress interior whitespace, while at larger sizes the sculpted terminals and swashes become a key feature.