Calligraphic Bahu 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, book covers, playful, retro, whimsical, friendly, folksy, handcrafted feel, display impact, decorative tone, vintage charm, rounded, bouncy, brushy, soft terminals, swashy.
A heavy, brush-like calligraphic design with rounded, teardrop terminals and softly swelling strokes that suggest a broad nib or marker. The letterforms lean gently and show an energetic baseline rhythm, with compact bowls and a relatively small x-height that makes ascenders and descenders feel prominent. Curves are generous and slightly irregular in a hand-drawn way, while counters stay open enough for display readability. Capitals are buoyant and decorative, often featuring subtle swashes and curled joins, and the numerals match with the same chunky, softened shapes.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its bold, rounded forms and calligraphic flair can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and book or album covers. It can also work for quotes or pull-cards at larger sizes, especially when a warm, handcrafted tone is desired.
The font conveys a cheerful, vintage-leaning charm—more storybook and shop-sign than formal manuscript. Its lively curves and cushioned weight feel welcoming and a bit mischievous, making text read as personable and expressive rather than strictly utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a hand-rendered calligraphic look with strong presence and approachable personality, combining ornamental capitals with simple, readable lowercase for expressive display typography.
Overall spacing feels display-oriented, with pronounced silhouettes and a strong black footprint that can fill a line quickly. The design maintains consistent stroke character across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, helping mixed-case settings feel cohesive even with the ornamental capital shapes.