Calligraphic Wesi 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, book titles, posters, branding, medieval, storybook, heraldic, traditional, whimsical, old-world flavor, handmade texture, decorative caps, narrative voice, flared, bracketed, brushy, angular, soft terminals.
This typeface presents calligraphic, hand-drawn roman forms with subtly uneven stroke rhythm and gently flared, bracket-like terminals. Strokes show moderate contrast and a brush-pen feel, with rounded joins and occasional sharp, angled cuts that keep the texture lively. Proportions run broad, with open bowls and generous counters; curves are slightly irregular in a deliberate, human way. Capitals carry more decorative shaping—swept diagonals, curled entries, and sculpted serifs—while lowercase remains compact and readable with varied widths and distinctive, slightly tapered descenders.
Best suited to display typography where its sculpted terminals and expressive capitals can read clearly—book and chapter titles, fantasy or historical packaging, event posters, and identity work that wants a traditional, crafted voice. It can work for short passages or pull quotes when set with comfortable spacing to preserve its textured rhythm.
The overall tone feels old-world and narrative, evoking manuscript lettering, tavern signage, and classic fantasy titles. Its lively, slightly quirky modulation gives it a friendly theatricality rather than strict formality, making text feel crafted and characterful.
The design appears intended to translate broad-nib/brush calligraphy into a cohesive roman alphabet with decorative, medieval-leaning flavor while remaining legible. It emphasizes personality through varied widths, flared terminals, and slightly irregular curves to create an authentic, hand-rendered impression.
In longer text, the font builds a strong dark color with a rhythmic, hand-made texture, and the distinctive capitals can become a focal point in headings. Numerals match the calligraphic construction with curved spines and flared ends, maintaining the same decorative energy across the set.