Calligraphic Tiru 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, storybook, vintage, whimsical, friendly, folksy, expressiveness, nostalgia, display impact, approachability, crafted feel, soft serifs, rounded terminals, ink-trap feel, swashy caps, bracketed serifs.
This typeface presents sturdy, rounded letterforms with soft, bracketed serif-like feet and gently flared strokes. Curves are generous and slightly irregular in a hand-drawn way, while verticals remain steady, giving the design a confident, readable rhythm. Many capitals include small curls and bulbous terminals, and the joins in letters like m, n, and u are smooth and slightly calligraphic rather than mechanically geometric. Counters are open and the overall color is dark and even, with a modest stroke modulation that reads as pen-formed rather than strictly transitional or modern.
It performs best at display sizes where the curled terminals and soft serif details can be appreciated—titles, headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks. It can also support short passages or pull quotes when a friendly, decorative voice is desired, particularly in themed or nostalgic contexts.
The tone is warm and characterful, combining old-fashioned charm with a playful, storybook sensibility. Its soft terminals and swashy touches feel welcoming and a bit theatrical, evoking signage, book titles, and decorative headings rather than austere editorial typography.
The design appears intended to blend calligraphic warmth with sturdy readability, using softened serifs and subtle flourish to create a distinctive, vintage-leaning display texture. It aims to feel crafted and expressive without sacrificing clarity in common letter and numeral shapes.
Uppercase forms carry the strongest personality, with curled entries and distinctive finishing strokes that add momentum across a line. Numerals are rounded and lively, matching the text’s soft serif treatment and maintaining a cohesive, hand-inked presence in mixed settings.