Calligraphic Afha 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, invitations, branding, packaging, classic, storybook, crafted, warm, friendly, human warmth, classic tone, crafted texture, readable charm, soft serifs, flared strokes, rounded terminals, brushlike, lively.
A calligraphic, hand-drawn serif with softly flared strokes and gently bracketed forms. Curves are full and rounded, with slightly uneven stroke endings that feel brushlike rather than mechanical. Proportions are open and readable, with moderate round counters and a subtly organic baseline rhythm. The lowercase shows relaxed, rounded shapes (notably in a, e, g) and simple, clean joins, while capitals keep a traditional serif silhouette with mild, tapered terminals.
Well suited to book covers, editorial headlines, pull quotes, and short-to-medium passages where a personable serif is desired. It also fits invitations, packaging, and brand identities that want a traditional voice with a handmade finish.
The overall tone is classic and approachable, with a storybook warmth and a lightly old-world flavor. Its hand-rendered irregularities add personality without becoming messy, giving text a crafted, human presence.
The design appears intended to blend familiar serif structure with calligraphic softness, offering a readable text face that still feels hand-crafted. It aims to deliver a classic, literary tone while adding subtle movement and charm through tapered terminals and organic stroke behavior.
Spacing and letterfit read as comfortable at text sizes, and the numerals match the same soft, flared stroke language. The ampersand and punctuation carry the same rounded, drawn quality, helping longer passages keep a cohesive, gently animated texture.