Calligraphic Ifny 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, headlines, branding, packaging, classic, dramatic, formal, lively, storybook, display impact, handmade feel, classic flair, dramatic tone, swashy, brushed, angular, pointed, inked.
This typeface presents a slanted, calligraphic roman with brisk, brush-like stroke endings and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are broadly proportioned with generous interior space, while terminals frequently taper to sharp points or wedge-like cuts that suggest a pen or brush held at speed. Curves are robust and slightly squared off in places, and many strokes finish with small flicks that add motion without fully connecting letters. Overall spacing reads open for a display face, with a lively, uneven rhythm that reinforces its hand-made character.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings such as posters, book covers, editorial headlines, and brand marks that want a classic calligraphic presence. It can also work on packaging and event materials where a bold, lively slant helps create momentum and impact. For extended text, larger sizes and comfortable leading will help preserve clarity amid the energetic stroke shapes.
The tone is theatrical and old-world, pairing formality with a spirited, swash-leaning energy. It evokes headline lettering for classic tales or dramatic announcements—confident, slightly mischievous, and attention-seeking without feeling ornate to the point of delicacy.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-rendered, calligraphic titling—combining strong contrast and pointed brush terminals to produce a dramatic, readable display voice. Its wide stance and open counters aim to keep the texture bold and legible while still feeling crafted and expressive.
Uppercase forms carry strong, sculpted silhouettes and prominent diagonals, while lowercase remains compact and punchy with single-storey shapes and tapered ascenders. Numerals share the same angled stress and pointed finishing, keeping the set visually consistent in promotional or titling contexts.