Calligraphic Jawi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, literary quotes, invitations, packaging, branding, classic, formal, literary, warm, crafted, calligraphic elegance, classic serif voice, expressive caps, readable display, swash caps, bracketed serifs, tapered strokes, humanist, lively rhythm.
A slanted, calligraphic serif with smooth, pen-like modulation and gently tapered terminals. The letterforms mix rounded bowls with crisp, slightly bracketed serifs and occasional swash-like entries on capitals, producing a lively, hand-directed rhythm while remaining clearly constructed. Curves are generous and continuous, counters are open, and joins feel fluid rather than mechanical; overall spacing reads even in text, with a slightly dancing baseline impression from the italic movement.
It works well for display and short-to-medium text where an elegant, handwritten-serif flavor is desired—such as book covers, pull quotes, invitations, certificates, boutique branding, and premium packaging. In longer passages it can provide a traditional, editorial feel, especially when paired with a quieter companion for body copy.
The tone is classical and bookish, evoking traditional handwriting and old-style editorial typography. Its expressive capitals and flowing diagonals add a sense of ceremony and charm, making the voice feel refined yet personable rather than rigidly formal.
The design appears intended to capture the grace of formal, italic calligraphy while keeping letterforms structured enough for practical typesetting. It aims to balance flourish and readability, delivering a classic serif voice with a distinctly hand-crafted cadence.
Capitals carry the most flourish, while lowercase maintains a more restrained, readable texture. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic with curved spines and tapered ends, aligning visually with the letters for cohesive mixed setting.