Calligraphic Baze 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kamado' by Hashtag Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, craft labels, playful, folksy, storybook, crafty, friendly, handmade charm, playful display, friendly branding, storybook tone, chunky, rounded, soft corners, irregular, bouncy.
This font has chunky, black letterforms with softly rounded corners and a distinctly hand-shaped, slightly irregular rhythm. Strokes stay broadly even while terminals show subtle flares and blunt, carved-looking ends, giving the shapes a tactile, cut-paper feel. Proportions are intentionally uneven: widths vary by glyph, counters are generous, and curves (notably in C, O, S, and lowercase bowls) lean toward oval, slightly off-center construction. The lowercase shows lively, simplified forms with a single-storey a and g, sturdy verticals, and compact shoulders, producing a dense, readable texture at display sizes.
Best suited for short to medium display settings where its textured, hand-rendered personality can carry the message—headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, and craft or boutique branding. It can also work for pull quotes and playful UI accents, while extended small text may feel dense due to the heavy color and lively irregularity.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a whimsical, storybook energy that feels handmade rather than mechanical. Its bouncy silhouettes and soft, inked presence suggest craft, play, and friendly emphasis, making it feel approachable while still confident and bold.
The design appears intended to deliver a confident, handmade display voice: bold, friendly forms with a calligraphic echo in the terminals and stroke movement, prioritizing charm and character over strict geometric regularity.
Capitals read as sturdy headline shapes, while the lowercase adds extra character through uneven joins and slightly angled strokes. Numerals are heavy and rounded with an easy, sign-like clarity, matching the letterforms’ casual, hand-drawn consistency.