Calligraphic Obhy 2 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, quotes, elegant, whimsical, expressive, refined, airy, handmade feel, formal voice, decorative display, expressive lettering, brushy, calligraphic, flourished, tapered, looped.
A slender, calligraphy-influenced handwritten with a lively, right-leaning rhythm and pronounced stroke modulation. Letterforms are built from brush-like strokes that taper to sharp points, with occasional hairline entry/exit flicks and soft, swelling curves through bowls and joins. Capitals are more decorative and gestural than the lowercase, featuring dramatic diagonals and sweeping terminals, while the lowercase stays loosely controlled with open counters and a gently irregular baseline for an organic texture. Numerals follow the same tapered-pen logic, mixing smooth loops with pointed finishes for a cohesive set.
This style suits invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, beauty or lifestyle packaging, short headlines, and pull quotes where a graceful handwritten voice is desired. It performs best in medium-to-large sizes where the tapered hairlines and flourished terminals can remain clear, and where its expressive capitals can be showcased.
The overall tone is elegant and lightly theatrical—refined enough for formal headers, but playful due to the brisk flicks, varied stroke endings, and spirited capital shapes. It reads as personal and handcrafted rather than strictly traditional, giving text a poetic, boutique feel.
The design appears intended to capture the look of formal brush lettering: a controlled, calligraphic hand with expressive contrast, sharp tapers, and occasional flourishes. It aims to balance readability with personality, offering a decorative handwritten tone for display-focused typography.
Spacing appears naturally uneven in a hand-drawn way, contributing to a flowing texture in words and lines. Several characters rely on long, delicate terminals and thin hairlines, which makes the design feel airy and intricate but visually more fragile at very small sizes.