Calligraphic Bavo 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, book titles, playful, storybook, whimsical, vintage, theatrical, display, personality, nostalgia, ornament, ornamental, swashy, rounded, chunky, decorative.
The overall look is heavy and soft-edged, with rounded joins, bulbous curves, and frequent curled terminals that echo pen-drawn calligraphic gestures. Strokes read as largely even in weight, but the letterforms incorporate dramatic internal shaping—teardrop counters, tucked-in notches, and occasional spur-like details—that create a lively, ornamental rhythm. Proportions are compact with a relatively small x-height, giving the lowercase a squat, sturdy texture while caps feel large and headline-oriented.
Best suited to headlines, logos, packaging, posters, and short promotional copy where a decorative, friendly tone is desirable. It can work well for themed applications—such as craft goods, retro-inspired branding, children’s or fantasy-adjacent titles, and event collateral—where the swashy terminals can act as a built-in graphic accent. For long body text, the dense color and ornamental detailing may feel heavy, so it’s most effective in display settings.
This typeface gives a playful, storybook tone with a confident, old-world charm. Its rounded, swirling terminals and chunky presence feel friendly and theatrical, suggesting a decorative voice that’s more expressive than neutral.
The design appears intended as an expressive display face that prioritizes character and silhouette over neutrality. Its consistent, heavy forms and repeated curl motifs aim to deliver a distinctive, hand-influenced calligraphic flavor that remains legible at larger sizes while adding visual flair.
The numerals and capitals carry especially strong personality, with several characters featuring pronounced curls and distinctive inner shapes that create a cohesive, motif-driven set. The overall color on the page is very dark and compact, emphasizing impact and immediacy in short lines.