Calligraphic Bulu 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Linotype Syntax Letter' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, friendly, dramatic, expressive, attention, warmth, handcrafted, nostalgia, personality, swashy, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, chunky.
A heavy, right-leaning calligraphic display face with broad, rounded forms and soft, brush-like terminals. Strokes are thick and smoothly modulated, with tapered entry/exit strokes that create a lively, handwritten rhythm without connecting letters. Counters are generously rounded and often slightly asymmetrical, and several glyphs show gentle swashes and hooked finishes (notably in S, J, y, and numerals), giving the alphabet a buoyant, sculpted silhouette.
Best suited for short, prominent text where its weight and energetic slant can shine—such as posters, packaging fronts, branding marks, storefront-style signage, and editorial headings. It will be most effective at larger sizes where the rounded counters and terminal details remain clear.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a vintage sign-painting energy and a touch of theatrical flair. Its bold, cushioned shapes feel welcoming and informal, while the calligraphic sweep adds a confident, attention-grabbing voice.
Designed to deliver a bold, hand-rendered calligraphic feel that reads quickly while still looking crafted. The emphasis appears to be on creating strong impact and a friendly, retro-leaning personality through rounded masses, tapered strokes, and expressive terminals.
Spacing appears intentionally loose and display-oriented, with a strong word-shape presence created by the pronounced slant and varying stroke endings. The numerals match the letterforms closely, using the same rounded massing and tapered terminals for a consistent texture in headlines.