Calligraphic Ohluf 2 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, invitations, packaging, display quotes, branding, poetic, whimsical, antique, delicate, storybook, elegant display, classic charm, handmade feel, decorative caps, spidery, airy, flourished, calligraphic, organic.
A slender, airy calligraphic roman with lightly modulated strokes and a drawn, slightly irregular rhythm. Letterforms are narrow with small internal counters and pointed, tapered terminals that often end in subtle hooks or beak-like flicks. Curves are smooth but not mechanical, and many capitals show decorative swashes or extended entry/exit strokes; the lowercase stays simpler but keeps the same thin, ink-like stroke behavior. Ascenders are prominent relative to the short x-height, and the figures follow the same delicate, lightly stylized construction.
Best suited to display and short text where its delicate construction and decorative capitals can be appreciated—such as book covers, chapter openers, invitations, boutique packaging, and brand marks with a classic or storybook feel. For longer passages, it benefits from generous size and leading to preserve clarity.
The overall tone feels literary and old-world, with a whimsical, hand-rendered elegance. Its thin strokes and flourished capitals suggest a refined, slightly magical mood—more “ink and parchment” than modern editorial.
The design appears intended to evoke hand-drawn formal lettering: a refined, narrow roman infused with calligraphic tapering and subtle flourishes, aiming for elegance and personality rather than strict typographic neutrality.
Spacing reads open and light, with a noticeably narrow texture in running text. Several shapes emphasize verticality (tall stems and long ascenders/descenders), while terminals and cross-strokes add a gentle, decorative sparkle without becoming fully script-like.