Calligraphic Degip 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, logos, packaging, medieval, storybook, gothic, ornate, dramatic, historical flavor, decorative display, crafted texture, dramatic presence, blackletter-inspired, flared terminals, wedge serifs, rounded joins, high-ink density.
This typeface presents sturdy, hand-drawn letterforms with a strong vertical rhythm and compact proportions. Strokes are dark and weighty, with modest contrast and frequent flared or wedge-like terminals that suggest pen-driven construction. Curves are slightly squared-off and bulb into rounded joins, while many stems end in small hooked or tapered finishes that add texture. Uppercase forms feel tall and declarative, and the lowercase maintains a consistent, readable structure with distinctive, calligraphic details. Numerals follow the same heavy, stylized treatment, favoring compact shapes and pronounced terminals.
It is well suited to headlines and short passages where its decorative texture can be appreciated, such as posters, book covers, game or fantasy branding, and themed packaging. It also works for logotypes or wordmarks that benefit from a historical, handcrafted feel. For longer reading, it will generally perform best at larger sizes where the interior shapes and terminals remain clear.
The overall tone is theatrical and old-world, evoking medieval manuscripts and classic storybook titling. Its confident black presence and ornate terminals give it a ceremonial, slightly gothic personality that feels historical rather than modern. The texture reads as crafted and expressive, with a formal flourish that lends gravitas and charm.
The design appears intended to translate formal calligraphic and blackletter-adjacent cues into a robust, accessible display face. It emphasizes strong presence, historical flavor, and distinctive terminals to create memorable word shapes while keeping the letterforms structured enough for set text at display sizes.
Spacing and fit appear tuned for display use, creating a dense, patterned word shape in text. Several letters feature distinctive hooked entries/exits and broad, flared ends that create a lively, inked texture across lines. The silhouette stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing a cohesive calligraphic voice.