Calligraphic Meja 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, children’s books, packaging, headlines, whimsical, friendly, storybook, nostalgic, playful, hand-lettered feel, friendly display, decorative charm, informal elegance, rounded, looping, flourished, bouncy, soft terminals.
A casual calligraphic hand with rounded, looped forms and gently swelling strokes that feel pen-drawn rather than geometric. Lettershapes show soft terminals, occasional teardrop-like endings, and lively entry/exit strokes that introduce mild bounce along the baseline. Capitals are decorative and open, with curled swashes and generous counters, while lowercase remains simple and readable with single-storey forms and tall ascenders/descenders. Spacing feels slightly irregular in a natural way, contributing to an organic rhythm in words and lines.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its curls and bouncy rhythm can be appreciated—such as invitations, greeting cards, playful branding, craft packaging, and children’s or educational materials. It can also work for pull quotes and section headers when a friendly, handwritten voice is desired.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a storybook charm that reads as handcrafted and inviting. Its playful curls and soft shapes suggest a lighthearted, nostalgic voice rather than a strict formal script, making it feel approachable and gently decorative.
Designed to provide a legible, unconnected calligraphic look that feels hand-lettered and decorative without becoming overly ornate. The intent appears to balance personality and clarity through rounded forms, gentle flourishes, and consistent pen-like modulation.
Numerals echo the same hand-drawn logic, with rounded turns and subtle quirks that keep them consistent with the letters. The design maintains clear silhouettes and avoids heavy texture, so its personality comes primarily from the looping terminals and relaxed rhythm rather than strong contrast.