Calligraphic Vewa 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, posters, invitations, branding, editorial headings, classical, storybook, old-world, ceremonial, humanist, calligraphic texture, historic flavor, display clarity, handcrafted tone, flared, wedge serifs, calligraphic, tapered strokes, bracketed feel.
This typeface shows a calligraphic construction with tapered strokes and flared, wedge-like terminals that read as soft serifs. Curves are lively and slightly irregular in a hand-rendered way, with a gentle, consistent slant to stroke endings rather than mechanical joins. Capitals are narrow and tall with pronounced vertical emphasis; diagonals and bowls are slightly pinched, creating a crisp rhythm. Lowercase forms remain compact with rounded counters and occasional teardrop/leaf-shaped terminals, and numerals follow the same tapered, inked logic.
It works best for display and short-to-medium text where its tapered terminals and narrow proportions can add character—such as book covers, chapter heads, posters, event materials, and packaging. It can also support branding or identity work that aims for a historic or handcrafted tone, especially in headlines, pull quotes, and section headers.
The overall tone feels traditional and literary, evoking classic book typography and formal inscriptional lettering. Its hand-touched modulation adds warmth and personality, giving it a storybook or historical ambiance without becoming overly ornate. The mood is refined and slightly theatrical, suited to settings that want a crafted, old-world voice.
The design appears intended to translate broad-pen or brush calligraphy into a consistent, printable text voice—combining clear letter construction with expressive, ink-like terminals. It aims to balance readability with a distinctly crafted texture, offering an elegant, period-leaning alternative to straightforward serif or script styles.
Stroke endings often resolve into pointed wedges, which makes letterforms look sharp at display sizes and more textured at smaller sizes. The sample text shows strong word-shape definition and a steady baseline, while the subtle irregularities keep it from feeling purely formal or strictly serifed.