Calligraphic Udma 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, invitations, branding, packaging, quotations, elegant, literary, refined, classic, warm, formal script feel, humanist warmth, classic refinement, readable display, calligraphic, flared, bracketed, oldstyle, flowing.
A right-leaning calligraphic italic with softly modulated strokes and gently flared, wedge-like terminals. Letterforms are open and rounded with a smooth, continuous pen rhythm, showing bracketed joins and subtle entry/exit strokes rather than hard serifs. Capitals are slightly more formal and sculpted, while the lowercase keeps a lively, handwritten cadence with long ascenders and looping descenders. Numerals follow the same oldstyle, flowing construction, maintaining consistent slant and terminal treatment across the set.
Well suited to editorial and literary settings where an italic voice is desired, such as pull quotes, headings, and short paragraphs. It also fits invitations, boutique branding, and packaging that benefit from a refined handwritten feel, especially in display sizes and moderate text lengths.
The overall tone is polished and expressive, evoking traditional writing and bookish elegance. It feels personable and crafted without becoming overly ornate, balancing formality with a warm, human touch.
The design appears intended to capture the look of formal pen-written italics in a consistent, typeset-friendly form. It prioritizes graceful movement, traditional proportions, and a calm calligraphic texture for expressive yet readable typography.
Spacing appears generous and the contours remain clear at text sizes, with a steady baseline rhythm and minimal angularity. The slant and terminal flares create a cohesive texture in longer passages, and the forms favor readability over decorative flourish.