Calligraphic Nuly 2 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, book titles, packaging, whimsical, storybook, vintage, friendly, refined, handwritten elegance, decorative caps, warm personality, readable script, curly, flourished, looped, airy, delicate.
A light, monoline calligraphic face with a consistent rightward slant and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms are built from rounded, open curves and gentle, looping entry/exit strokes, giving the set a flowing rhythm without connecting letters. Uppercase characters show more ornamental swashes and curved cross-strokes, while the lowercase stays simpler and narrow, with tall ascenders and clean, upright stems. Counters are generally open, and spacing feels slightly generous, keeping the texture airy even in longer lines.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where an elegant handwritten voice is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, chapter heads, pull quotes, and packaging. It performs especially well for display sizes and headings where the flourished capitals can be showcased without crowding.
The overall tone is charming and slightly old-fashioned, balancing formality with a playful, handwritten warmth. Its soft curls and lively rhythm suggest invitations, personal notes, and storybook titling rather than strict corporate minimalism.
The design appears intended to provide a neat, formal handwritten look with tasteful flourishes—capturing the feel of careful pen lettering while staying legible and consistent across a full alphabet and numerals.
Capitals carry much of the personality through pronounced curls and sweeping strokes, so mixed-case settings feel more expressive than all-caps. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with gentle curves and light presence, reading best when given enough size and breathing room.