Calligraphic Abnuf 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, editorial, packaging, invitations, posters, storybook, whimsical, old-world, craft, gentle, handcrafted feel, classic charm, expressive text, decorative caps, flared, tapered, lively, organic, irregular.
This typeface presents a calligraphic, hand-drawn serif voice with tapered strokes and small, wedge-like terminals. Letterforms are built from gently modulated lines that swell and thin in a pen-like manner, producing crisp joins and pointed finishes on many strokes. Curves are rounded but not geometric, and proportions vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet an uneven, human rhythm. Spacing and widths feel flexible, with some letters taking on narrow, vertical silhouettes while others open up with broader bowls and arms.
It works well for display settings where a handcrafted, literary flavor is desirable: book and chapter titles, pull quotes, boutique packaging, event materials, and posters. In paragraphs it can add personality to short editorial passages, especially at comfortable sizes where the tapered details remain clear.
The overall tone is warm and literary, with a slightly whimsical, storybook character. Its lively irregularities and sharp, inked terminals evoke traditional lettering and classic print ephemera rather than contemporary minimalism.
The design appears intended to translate formal calligraphic sensibilities into a consistent, printable alphabet with a human, slightly irregular cadence. It aims to balance legibility with expressive, pen-like terminals and subtle flourish, making text feel crafted rather than purely typeset.
Capitals carry a decorative presence—especially in rounded forms and diagonals—while lowercase shapes stay simple and readable, with occasional playful inflections in descenders and terminals. Numerals follow the same pen-driven logic, keeping a light, handwritten elegance rather than rigid, mechanical construction.