Calligraphic Lulu 2 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, greeting cards, branding, quotes, elegant, romantic, classic, refined, friendly, handwritten elegance, formal warmth, decorative text, personal tone, cursive, calligraphic, flowing, swashy, looped.
A flowing, right-slanted script with monoline-to-gently-modulated strokes and smooth, calligraphic curves. Letterforms are mostly unconnected, relying on rhythm and consistent slant rather than joins, with frequent entry/exit strokes and rounded terminals. Capitals feature understated flourishes and looped constructions (notably in forms like Q and R), while lowercase keeps a compact profile with modest ascenders/descenders and a slightly bouncy baseline feel. Numerals are simple and slanted to match the text, with open shapes and minimal ornament.
Well-suited to invitations and event materials where a refined handwritten voice is desired, especially for weddings, announcements, and greeting cards. It also works for boutique branding, packaging accents, and short quotes or headings where its italic script rhythm can set a personable, elegant tone.
The overall tone is formal yet approachable, pairing a classic handwritten feel with restrained decorative swashes. It reads as polished and personal—more like neat penmanship than exuberant brush lettering—suggesting sophistication without stiffness.
The design appears intended to mimic careful calligraphic handwriting with a consistent slant and selective flourishes, offering a decorative script that remains readable in words and sentences. It prioritizes graceful movement and a classic pen-written impression over dense ornamentation or fully connected cursive.
Curves are emphasized over sharp angles, producing soft counters and smooth transitions; cross-strokes and joins are kept light, helping maintain clarity in longer lines. The sample text shows good consistency of slant and spacing, with capitals providing most of the display character while lowercase remains relatively calm.