Calligraphic Enbo 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, playful, storybook, friendly, retro, whimsical, hand-lettered feel, friendly display, playful tone, nostalgic charm, rounded, brushy, soft terminals, lively rhythm, quirky.
A lively, brush-influenced italic with rounded forms and soft, tapered terminals. Strokes show gentle modulation and an organic wobble, with a bouncy baseline and uneven, hand-shaped curves that keep the texture animated. Counters are generally open and generous, while joinery and stroke endings feel blunted and inked rather than mechanically sharp, giving the letters a chunky, personable silhouette.
Best suited to display settings where personality is the priority—headlines, posters, packaging, and branding for casual or family-friendly products. It can also work for short pull quotes or titling where a warm, handcrafted feel is desired, but the busy texture may be less effective in dense body copy.
The overall tone is warm and whimsical, with a lightly nostalgic, storybook character. Its informal calligraphic slant and rounded weight create a friendly voice that feels crafted and approachable rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic confident hand lettering with a controlled calligraphic slant, balancing readability with character. Its rounded, brushy construction suggests a goal of creating a bold, inviting display face that feels handmade and expressive.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent hand-drawn logic, with distinctive, slightly exaggerated shapes that add personality in headlines. Numerals follow the same brushy construction, reading clearly while keeping the playful, irregular rhythm of the letterforms.