Calligraphic Ihda 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, dramatic, formal, classic, expressive, refined, ceremonial, display, tapered, wedge serif, crisp, sculpted, flared terminals.
A calligraphic serif with pronounced stroke contrast and crisp, tapered terminals. The forms are relatively compact in their set, with lively, slightly sculpted curves and pointed joins that give a hand-led rhythm. Serifs read as sharp wedges and hairline finishes, while bowls and counters stay open enough to keep the texture clean in text.
Well suited to editorial headlines, book and magazine titling, pull quotes, invitations, and branding that wants a classic-yet-expressive tone. It can also work for short-to-medium text at comfortable sizes where the contrast and sharp terminals remain clear, such as introductions, captions, and curated layouts.
This font conveys a refined, literary mood with a touch of theatrical flair. The sharp tapers and sweeping curves feel cultured and expressive rather than strictly utilitarian, suggesting elegance and a hint of drama.
The design appears intended to translate broad-nib or pointed-pen calligraphic cues into a consistent, typeset voice. It prioritizes elegance, contrast, and distinctive silhouettes to create a memorable typographic color in headings and short passages.
Uppercase letters show strong, recognizable gestures (notably the sweeping Q tail and the pointed diagonals in V/W/X), giving display strength. Numerals match the same crisp contrast and tapering, keeping the set visually cohesive across mixed content.