Calligraphic Vobab 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, packaging, posters, branding, invitations, storybook, old-world, whimsical, craft, warm, calligraphic feel, historical flavor, human warmth, decorative readability, flared serifs, calligraphic, inked, tapered strokes, lively rhythm.
This typeface uses calligraphic, pen-like strokes with clear modulation and tapered terminals that often flare into soft, wedge-like serifs. Curves are slightly irregular in a controlled way, giving letters a hand-drawn rhythm while maintaining consistent proportions across the set. Capitals are broad and decorative without becoming overly ornate, and many joins and terminals finish with subtle flicks that suggest a chisel or broad-nib pen. Overall spacing is moderately open, supporting readability while preserving an organic, textured color on the line.
It works well for book covers, chapter titles, and other literary display uses where a crafted, historical flavor is desired. The distinctive stroke endings also suit branding, labels, and packaging that aim for a handmade or artisanal feel. For longer text, it is best in comfortable sizes where the calligraphic modulation and terminal details remain clear.
The tone feels literary and old-world, with a friendly, storybook character rather than a strict formal classicism. Its lively curves and gently uneven details convey warmth and craft, making the text feel human and expressive. The result is slightly whimsical and theatrical, suited to expressive headlines as well as short passages.
The design appears intended to translate broad-nib calligraphy into a consistent, typographic system: expressive terminals, controlled contrast, and a slightly irregular texture that keeps the line lively. It prioritizes personality and narrative atmosphere while still maintaining coherent letterforms for legible settings.
Round letters like O and Q show strong, smooth bowls and pronounced terminal shaping, while diagonals and arms (in letters like K, R, and Y) end in confident, brush-like points. The figures carry the same calligraphic logic, with curved strokes and distinctive entry/exit terminals that help them blend with text settings.