Calligraphic Ehti 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, invitations, packaging, quotes, classic, literary, warm, whimsical, handmade, handcrafted feel, expressive text, classic flavor, human warmth, flared terminals, brushy, calligraphic, lively rhythm, old-style.
A lively, right-leaning calligraphic text face with tapered, brush-like strokes and subtle stroke modulation. Forms are narrow with elastic spacing and a slightly uneven, handwritten rhythm that keeps lines active without becoming chaotic. Terminals frequently flare into wedge-like or teardrop ends, curves are generous, and joins stay mostly unconnected, giving it a formal script-adjacent feel while remaining clearly text-oriented. Uppercase letters show more personality and decorative movement, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, readable skeleton with rounded counters and compact proportions.
Works well for short-to-medium text where personality is welcome: book covers and chapter titling, editorial pull quotes, cultural or event materials, and boutique packaging. It also suits invitations and announcements where a calligraphic tone is desired without fully connecting script forms. For best results, give it comfortable line spacing to let the lively stroke endings breathe.
The overall tone feels classic and literary, with a warm, human presence that suggests ink on paper. Its lively italics and flared terminals add a gentle whimsy, making it feel friendly and expressive rather than strictly formal. The texture reads as crafted and slightly historic, suited to evocative, story-driven communication.
Likely designed to capture the feel of controlled hand lettering—formal enough for refined messaging, but animated enough to read as personal and human. The narrow proportions and right-leaning rhythm aim to keep text compact while maintaining a flowing, inked texture.
The design shows intentional irregularities in stroke endings and curvature that create a textured word image, especially in longer passages. Numerals match the calligraphic flavor with similar tapering and soft, rounded geometry, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive.