Script Edlag 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, invitations, vintage, playful, whimsical, friendly, retro, branding, nostalgia, decorative impact, handcrafted feel, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, swashy, looping, calligraphic.
A bold, high-contrast script with sturdy stems and pronounced modulation between thick verticals and thinner connecting strokes. Letterforms show rounded, soft-shouldered curves and frequent curled terminals, with occasional swash-like hooks on capitals and descenders. The overall rhythm is lively but controlled, with a slightly irregular, hand-drawn feel while maintaining consistent stroke behavior and clear counters. Figures are heavy and decorative, matching the letterforms’ curvy, serifed endpoints.
Best suited for display settings where personality is desired—headlines, posters, menus, labels, and boutique packaging. It also works well for short greeting or invitation-style text, where its decorative terminals and strong contrast can be appreciated at larger sizes.
The font reads as cheerful and nostalgic, blending a formal script sensibility with a cartoonish, old-time charm. Its looping terminals and bouncy proportions give it a welcoming, storybook tone rather than a strictly ceremonial one.
The design appears intended to deliver a handcrafted script look with bold presence and vintage character, balancing legibility with ornamental flair. It emphasizes charming, swashy silhouettes that create distinctive branding and headline impact.
Capitals are especially expressive, using prominent entry/exit strokes and curved arms that create distinctive silhouettes. Lowercase forms keep readability through open bowls and clear joins, while descenders add flourish without becoming overly intricate. The texture in paragraphs is dark and attention-grabbing, with strong word shapes that feel crafted rather than mechanical.