Calligraphic Ifki 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book titles, posters, packaging, invitations, storybook, old-world, festive, whimsical, theatrical, hand-lettered feel, decorative display, vintage flavor, dramatic emphasis, brushlike, tapered, flared, lively, calligraphic.
A lively calligraphic display face with brushlike, tapered strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are upright but slightly irregular in width and rhythm, with flared terminals, soft wedge-like serifs, and occasional curled or hooked finishes. Counters are compact and rounded, spacing feels uneven in a hand-drawn way, and the short lowercase proportions give the text a bouncy, top-heavy color in blocks of copy. Numerals follow the same high-contrast, hand-rendered logic, with curvy shapes and strong stroke swelling at joins.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its expressive contrast and hand-cut irregularity can be appreciated—titles, poster headlines, event materials, and themed packaging. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers, but its animated texture makes it less ideal for long continuous reading at small sizes.
The font conveys an old-world, storybook tone—dramatic and personable rather than strictly formal. Its energetic stroke changes and playful terminals read as handcrafted and celebratory, adding character and a slightly mischievous charm to headlines.
Designed to emulate formal hand lettering with a brush or broad-nib influence, prioritizing personality and historical flavor over strict typographic regularity. The intent appears to be a distinctive display face that adds narrative and theatrical emphasis to text.
Capital letters carry the strongest personality through asymmetric curves and varied entry/exit strokes, while the lowercase maintains a consistent brush rhythm that stays unconnected. The overall texture is intentionally uneven, producing a decorative, animated line that becomes more pronounced at larger sizes.