Calligraphic Etki 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: titles, headlines, posters, invitations, packaging, storybook, whimsical, antique, ornamental, courtly, decorative voice, calligraphic flavor, expressive caps, period charm, flourished, swashy, looped, monoline-ish, quirky.
A decorative calligraphic roman with lively, hand-drawn stroke behavior and frequent swash terminals. Uppercase letters feature looped bowls, curled arms, and occasional in-stroke/out-stroke flourishes, creating an uneven, expressive rhythm across the alphabet. Strokes show modest thick–thin modulation and slightly variable joins, with rounded curves and tapered endings that mimic pen pressure. The lowercase is more compact and print-like, with simple, sturdy forms that contrast the more ornate capitals and keep text blocks from becoming overly busy.
Best suited to short-form display settings where the ornate capitals can set a tone quickly—titles, headings, invitations, labels, and packaging. It can also work for pull quotes or chapter openers when paired with a quieter text face, while extended body copy may feel visually busy at smaller sizes.
The overall tone feels storybook and old-world, blending formal calligraphic cues with playful, idiosyncratic quirks. Its swashy capitals and looping details suggest a theatrical, whimsical character that reads as charming rather than strict or academic.
The design appears intended to provide a decorative, calligraphy-inspired voice with distinctive capital forms while keeping the lowercase comparatively straightforward for usable mixed-case setting. The emphasis on swashes and looped construction suggests a focus on personality and atmosphere over strict uniformity.
Figures and punctuation follow the same gently calligraphic logic, with several numerals showing curved spines and soft terminals that harmonize with the caps. Because many capitals have prominent entry/exit strokes and asymmetric loops, letterspacing and line breaks can noticeably change the texture of a headline.