Calligraphic Ilhi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, invitations, branding, elegant, cultured, classic, refined, formal elegance, calligraphic flavor, classic readability, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, soft terminals, teardrop joins, calligraphic, lively rhythm.
This typeface presents a serifed, calligraphic construction with pronounced stroke contrast and gently bracketed serifs. Curves swell into rounded, teardrop-like terminals and joins, giving many letters a subtly sculpted, ink-informed feel rather than a strictly mechanical build. Proportions are traditional and upright, with smooth, open counters and a slightly lively width behavior from glyph to glyph. Overall spacing reads even and composed, while the contrast and soft finishing details keep the texture animated at text sizes.
It performs best in display and short-to-medium text where the contrast and calligraphic terminals can be appreciated—such as magazine headlines, book or album covers, invitations, and refined branding. It can also work for pull quotes and section openers where a classic, polished voice is needed.
The tone is refined and formal, balancing classical bookish familiarity with a decorative, handwritten inflection. It feels cultured and editorial—suited to settings where a sense of tradition and polish is desired without looking rigid.
The design appears intended to translate broad-nib or pointed-pen sensibilities into a readable serif, combining classical proportions with expressive, ink-like terminals. The goal is a formal, elegant texture that remains clear while adding a touch of handcrafted sophistication.
Distinctive softness shows up at the ends of strokes and in curved entry/exit points, which can make the line of text feel fluid and slightly ornamental. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with round forms and elegant curves that harmonize with the letters.