Calligraphic Tiko 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, greeting cards, posters, whimsical, friendly, storybook, vintage, handcrafted, human warmth, playful display, handmade tone, decorative initials, casual elegance, looped, rounded, bouncy, informal, flourished.
A lively handwritten display face with rounded terminals, gently modulated strokes, and frequent looped entry/exit strokes that mimic a flexible pen. The letterforms keep an upright stance while varying in width and rhythm, creating a slightly bouncy baseline feel. Capitals are expressive and swashy without connecting, and the lowercase mixes simple bowls with tall ascenders and occasional teardrop-like terminals. Numerals are open and curvy, matching the font’s soft, brushy cadence.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text where its looped details can read clearly, such as headlines, logos, labels, invitations, and cheerful editorial callouts. It can also work for quotes or small paragraphs when set large with comfortable leading.
The overall tone is warm and playful, with a quirky, storybook charm. Its decorative loops and soft curves feel personable and slightly retro, suggesting handmade signage or casual calligraphy rather than strict formality.
Likely designed to provide a charming, calligraphic handwritten voice that feels crafted and personable, emphasizing distinctive capitals and friendly movement while staying legible and unconnected for versatile display use.
The design leans on distinctive capital shapes and terminal curls for personality, while maintaining clear counters and generous internal space for readability at display sizes. Spacing appears intentionally uneven in a naturalistic way, reinforcing the hand-drawn character.