Calligraphic Ihho 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, editorial, invitations, branding, packaging, classical, refined, literary, ornate, warm, calligraphic elegance, heritage tone, display character, crafted texture, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, calligraphic, oldstyle, moderate stress.
This typeface presents a calligraphic serif voice with lively, hand-drawn modulation and pronounced thick–thin contrast. Strokes often swell into gently bracketed serifs and taper into flared, brush-like terminals, giving the outlines a subtly organic rhythm rather than mechanical precision. Proportions lean toward compact lowercase forms with relatively short ascenders and a modest x-height, while capitals are more expansive and decorative. Curves are generous and slightly irregular in a controlled way, and the overall texture on the page is open and readable despite the expressive detailing.
It suits book and chapter titles, editorial headlines, pull quotes, and short-to-medium passages where a refined, traditional tone is desired. The expressive capitals and high-contrast detailing also make it a strong choice for invitations, boutique branding, and premium packaging that benefits from a crafted, historical feel.
The overall tone feels classical and cultivated, with a warm, human touch that recalls formal pen lettering. It reads as literary and slightly theatrical, adding elegance and character without becoming overly flamboyant.
The design appears intended to translate formal calligraphic penwork into a consistent, typeset-friendly serif style, balancing decorative flourishes with reliable readability. It aims to deliver an elegant, old-world impression with enough personality for display use while remaining composed in running text.
Several letters show distinctive, slightly swashed entries and exits, and the numerals echo the same calligraphic contrast and curved finishing. In text, the font maintains a consistent vertical stance and steady baseline rhythm while still showing hand-influenced variation in stroke endings and joins.