Calligraphic Volif 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, greeting cards, posters, invitations, warm, whimsical, crafty, storybook, casual, handcrafted feel, expressive display, brush calligraphy, friendly tone, brushy, organic, lively, rounded, textured.
A brush-pen style face with a gently right-leaning, handwritten rhythm and subtly variable letter widths. Strokes show visible pressure changes: heavier downstrokes and tapered entry/exit terminals, creating a moderate contrast and an inked, slightly irregular edge. Forms are rounded and open with soft joins and occasional asymmetries that reinforce the hand-drawn character. Lowercase letters sit on a steady baseline with a comparatively small x-height and relatively tall ascenders/descenders, giving lines an airy, calligraphic cadence.
This font performs best when used for short to medium text where texture and personality are desired—such as headlines, display copy, packaging labels, greeting cards, and event materials. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers where a hand-lettered feel helps differentiate hierarchy.
The overall tone feels friendly and informal while still retaining a touch of calligraphic polish. Its lively stroke modulation and bouncy proportions suggest a human, crafted voice—more playful than formal—well suited to expressive, personality-forward typography.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush calligraphy in a clean, repeatable digital form. By balancing consistent structure with small, natural irregularities and pressure contrast, it aims to provide an authentic hand-rendered look that remains readable in display settings.
Capitals read as decorative but not overly ornate, with simple flourishes and soft, brushy terminals that help headings feel approachable. Numerals and punctuation (as seen in the sample) follow the same pressure-driven construction, keeping texture consistent across mixed-case text.