Calligraphic Alsu 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, invitations, branding, packaging, vintage, playful, elegant, warm, crafted, decoration, warmth, nostalgia, flourish, display, swashy, rounded, bracketed serifs, teardrop terminals, calligraphic.
A slanted, calligraphic serif with generous, rounded curves and clearly brush-informed stroke behavior. Strokes show moderate thick–thin change, with softened joins and teardrop/ball-like terminals that give many letters a slightly swashy finish. Uppercase forms are lively and decorative without becoming fully script-connected, while lowercase maintains a readable rhythm with a gently bouncing baseline feel and compact counters. Numerals follow the same italic, rounded construction, with smooth curves and sturdy weight that holds up well at display sizes.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, event materials, invitations, menus, packaging, and branding where a refined yet friendly voice is desired. It can work for short passages or pull quotes when set with generous spacing, but it is most effective when given room to show its calligraphic details.
The overall tone is personable and nostalgic, combining formal calligraphic cues with an inviting, slightly whimsical softness. It feels celebratory and crafted—more like hand-lettered signage or invitations than a strict book face.
The design appears intended to deliver a hand-crafted, formal-leaning italic with decorative terminals—bridging traditional calligraphy and approachable display lettering for expressive titling and identity work.
The font’s character comes from its terminal treatments and curved entry/exit strokes, which create a flowing texture even in unconnected text. In paragraphs it forms a dark, even color with distinct word shapes, though the decorative caps and swashes can become dominant if overused.