Calligraphic Voliv 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, book covers, elegant, classic, formal, literary, refined, calligraphic tone, display elegance, handwritten authenticity, formal voice, slanted, brushy, swashy, looping, expressive.
A slanted calligraphic script with clearly drawn, unconnected letterforms and a brush-pen feel. Strokes show moderate contrast, with tapered entries and exits, occasional ink-trap-like pinch points, and rounded terminals that read as softly blotted rather than sharply cut. Proportions are lively and slightly irregular in a human way, with compact counters, a relatively low x-height, and long, fluid ascenders and descenders that create a strong diagonal rhythm. Capitals feature gentle swashes and broad curves, while lowercase forms use looping constructions (notably in g, j, y) and narrow joins within individual letters without connecting between letters.
Well-suited to invitations, formal announcements, boutique branding, and packaging where an elegant handwritten voice is desired. It can work for short headlines, pull quotes, and cover titling, especially when paired with a restrained serif or sans for body text. For longer lines of text, it performs best at comfortable sizes with added leading to accommodate the tall extenders.
The overall tone is formal and expressive, evoking handwritten correspondence, certificates, and traditional calligraphy. Its slant and tapering strokes give it a graceful, slightly theatrical cadence that feels classic and literary rather than casual or playful.
Designed to mimic refined calligraphic handwriting with consistent rhythm and controlled contrast, balancing legibility with ornamental flair. The aim appears to be a versatile script that can serve both as a decorative display face and as a polished “handwritten” accent in editorial or brand settings.
Numerals and capitals lean toward display use, with distinctive curves and occasional flourished strokes that can become visually prominent in longer passages. Spacing appears open enough for word shapes to read clearly, but the energetic outlines and strong slant benefit from generous line spacing in multi-line settings.