Calligraphic Tafi 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, book titles, poetry, editorial, packaging, elegant, literary, classic, refined, warm, formal script, handwritten texture, classic elegance, editorial voice, calligraphic, chancery, humanist, fluid, lively.
A slanted calligraphic roman with fluid, pen-like construction and gently tapered strokes. Letterforms show a mix of crisp terminals and softly swelling curves, with moderate stroke modulation that suggests a broad-nib or flexible-pen influence rather than a uniform monoline. Counters are open and the rhythm is lively, with subtly varied character widths and a natural, handwritten regularity. Capitals are expressive and slightly formal, while the lowercase keeps a smooth cursive flow without fully connecting, supported by clear ascenders and slightly looped descenders.
Well suited to invitations, announcements, and other formal-yet-personal pieces where a calligraphic voice is desirable. It can also support book covers, chapter openers, pull quotes, and short editorial passages where its lively texture adds character. For best results, use at display sizes or in short text blocks where the slanted rhythm and stroke modulation can read clearly.
The overall tone feels cultivated and personable—traditional enough for classic editorial settings, yet warm and human due to the hand-drawn energy and irregularities. Its slant and calligraphic cues convey a sense of ceremony and sophistication without becoming overly ornamental.
The design appears intended to capture the look of careful, formal handwriting—evoking classic chancery-style calligraphy with a contemporary smoothness for typographic use. It prioritizes graceful movement, readable forms, and an elegant handwritten presence across both capitals and lowercase.
In text, the pronounced slant and dynamic entry/exit strokes create a strong forward motion and a clear “written” texture. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with angled stress and curved, subtly flared terminals that match the letterforms.