Calligraphic Firi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, headlines, packaging, posters, branding, storybook, medieval, whimsical, craft, rustic, hand-lettered feel, period tone, display impact, warmth, flared, bracketed, calligraphic, organic, rounded.
This typeface presents a calligraphic, hand-drawn serif texture with softly flared, wedge-like terminals and subtle stroke modulation. Letterforms have gently irregular outlines and a lively rhythm, balancing rounded bowls with slightly angular joins for a carved, pen-made feel. Serifs tend to be bracketed and tapered rather than strictly rectangular, and curves often finish in small beaks or hooks that add motion without becoming fully ornamental. Proportions are moderately wide with generous interior counters, supporting clear word shapes while preserving a distinctly handmade character.
It performs best in display roles such as book covers, chapter openers, headlines, posters, and themed branding where a handmade, historical flavor is desired. It can also suit packaging and labels that benefit from a crafted, artisanal voice, especially at sizes where the terminal detail can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels old-world and story-driven, with a whimsical, slightly rustic charm. It suggests historical or folklore references—more “crafted” than formal—bringing warmth and personality to short texts and display settings.
The design appears intended to evoke formal hand lettering with a gently archaic serif structure—capturing the spontaneity of drawn strokes while maintaining a cohesive, typographic system for continuous words and phrases.
Uppercase forms carry pronounced, sculpted detailing (notably on curves and diagonals), while lowercase remains readable but retains uneven, human stroke behavior. The numerals follow the same flared-terminal logic, helping headings and small numeric callouts stay stylistically consistent.