Calligraphic Tigy 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, invitations, playful, whimsical, storybook, folky, friendly, handcrafted feel, decorative display, friendly tone, playful personality, rounded, swashy, bouncy, soft, organic.
A rounded, brush-like calligraphic hand with smooth, swelling strokes and tapered terminals. The letterforms lean on broad curves and occasional looped or curled details, giving capitals a decorative, slightly swashy presence. Counters are generally open and circular, while strokes vary subtly in thickness, suggesting a flexible pen or brush rather than a rigid nib. Spacing and proportions feel intentionally irregular, with a lively rhythm and a gently bouncy baseline in mixed text.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and branding that benefit from a handcrafted voice. It can also work for invitations, greeting cards, and short pull quotes where the decorative capitals and rounded forms can be appreciated without demanding dense reading.
The overall tone is warm and charming, with a whimsical, storybook flavor. Its informal elegance reads friendly and personable rather than formal, evoking handcrafted signage and lighthearted editorial display.
The design appears intended to deliver a personable calligraphic look that feels hand-rendered and decorative while remaining clear enough for short phrases. Its swashy capitals and soft, brushy construction aim to add charm and distinctiveness to display typography.
Capitals are more ornamental than the lowercase, with frequent curls and soft entry/exit strokes that add sparkle at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same rounded, hand-drawn logic, prioritizing character over strict uniformity.