Calligraphic Bati 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, signage, playful, folksy, friendly, casual, whimsical, handcrafted feel, friendly display, playful tone, informal branding, chunky, rounded, bouncy, irregular, soft.
A heavy, hand-drawn display face with chunky strokes, softly rounded corners, and subtly uneven outlines that feel brush- or marker-made. Proportions are lively and slightly inconsistent by design, with a bouncy baseline and varied letter widths that create an animated rhythm. Counters are generally open and circular, terminals tend to be blunt, and the overall construction stays upright while retaining a natural, handwritten wobble. Numerals and capitals are bold and simple, while lowercase forms add more personality through looped and curved structures.
Best suited to posters, headlines, packaging, and signage where a handcrafted, friendly voice is desired. It also works well for children’s materials, event promotions, and playful brand accents, especially in short phrases, titles, and callouts.
The tone is warm and approachable, with a whimsical, informal energy that reads like handcrafted signage. Its deliberate irregularity adds charm and humor, leaning toward a cozy, kid-friendly or festival-like feel rather than a strict, polished mood.
The design appears intended to simulate confident, hand-lettered mark-making with a bold presence and a personable, slightly quirky rhythm. It prioritizes charm and immediacy over geometric consistency, aiming to feel human and inviting in display contexts.
In longer text the strong weight and lively spacing produce a textured, hand-lettered color; it remains legible at display sizes, but the dense strokes and energetic rhythm can feel busy when set too small or too tightly tracked. The character of the lowercase is especially expressive, giving mixed-case settings a more conversational voice than all-caps.