Calligraphic Anpi 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, headlines, book covers, quotations, elegant, classic, refined, warm, literary, formal tone, graceful emphasis, classic styling, decorative caps, swashy, bracketed serifs, flowing, calligraphic, humanist.
A right-leaning calligraphic italic with flowing, pen-like construction and gently modulated strokes. The letterforms are wide and open, with rounded joins, soft terminals, and small bracketed serif cues that read as formal rather than casual. Capitals carry restrained swash-like entry and exit strokes (notably on forms like Q and J), while lowercase maintains a smooth rhythm with occasional extended tails and angled cross-strokes. Numerals match the cursive slant and stroke modulation, keeping the set visually consistent for mixed text.
Well-suited for invitations, announcements, and identity work where an elegant italic voice is desired. It performs best in headlines, short phrases, pull quotes, and cover titling, and can be used for brief text passages when ample size and leading are available.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, suggesting handwritten refinement rather than spontaneity. Its sweep and controlled flourish give it a ceremonious, literary feel, while the rounded shapes keep it approachable and friendly.
The design appears intended to provide a formal, calligraphic italic that balances readability with tasteful flourish. It aims to evoke classic handwriting traditions while remaining clean and consistent for modern layout use.
Spacing and proportions favor clarity at display sizes, with prominent capitals and generous internal counters. Stroke endings tend to taper subtly, reinforcing a pen-written impression without becoming overly ornamental.