Calligraphic Erru 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, packaging, invitations, branding, storybook, old-world, charming, humanist, friendly, handcrafted warmth, traditional voice, readable text, gentle formality, soft serifs, bracketed, warm, textured, organic.
A calligraphic serif with softly flared, wedge-like terminals and gently bracketed strokes that mimic broad-pen movement. Letterforms are slightly irregular in width and curvature, with subtle stroke modulation that stays consistent across the alphabet. Counters are open and rounded, curves are full, and joins feel hand-shaped rather than mechanically precise. The overall rhythm is lively and readable, with modest ascenders/descenders and a comfortable, even color in text.
Works well for book interiors, pull quotes, and editorial layouts where a traditional, human tone is desired. It also suits packaging, café/restaurant branding, and invitations or announcements that benefit from a formal-but-friendly calligraphic serif. Use moderate sizes for best clarity so the subtle stroke modulation and textured terminals remain crisp.
The face reads as warm and personable, with an old-world, storybook tone. Its hand-rendered finish and soft terminals create a welcoming, slightly whimsical feel that suggests tradition without looking severe. In longer passages it maintains a calm, literary voice while still retaining a crafted, human touch.
Likely designed to provide a readable serif with a hand-drawn, broad-pen character—bridging classic text typography with a crafted, personal finish. The restrained ornamentation and consistent modulation suggest an aim for versatile, everyday use rather than purely decorative headline flair.
Capitals have a gently decorative presence without turning into display swashes, and many glyphs show small, deliberate quirks (like angled entry strokes and tapered ends) that enhance the handwritten credibility. Numerals match the letterforms with the same rounded, calligraphic shaping and are suited to running text rather than rigid tabular settings.