Calligraphic Degih 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, storybook, medieval, whimsical, classic, ceremonial, historical flavor, handcrafted feel, decorative display, manuscript echo, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, rounded joins, teardrop terminals, flared strokes.
A calligraphic serif with sculpted, flared strokes and bracketed wedge-like serifs that give each character a carved, pen-formed feel. Forms are generally upright with rounded joins and occasional teardrop/ball terminals, creating a soft, inked rhythm despite the sturdy weight. Proportions are somewhat irregular from glyph to glyph, with lively curves and subtle asymmetries that read as hand-shaped rather than strictly geometric. Counters are compact and the lowercase shows relatively small interior spaces, while capitals are broad and decorative without becoming overly intricate.
Best used at display sizes for titles, headlines, and short passages where its decorative serifs and calligraphic modulation can be appreciated. It fits well on book covers, event materials, themed packaging, and brand marks that aim for a historic, artisanal, or fantasy-leaning voice.
The overall tone is old-world and storybook-like, evoking manuscript lettering, fantasy titles, and traditional craftsmanship. Its warm, slightly quirky shapes feel friendly and theatrical rather than austere, making it well suited to settings that want character and charm.
This design appears intended to translate broad-pen calligraphy into a sturdy, readable serif with playful, handcrafted irregularities. It prioritizes distinctive silhouettes and an antique, manuscript-inspired flavor suitable for expressive display typography.
Several capitals feature distinctive calligraphic swashes and hooked terminals (notably in letters like Q and J), and the numerals follow the same chiseled-pen logic with rounded curves and strong entry strokes. The texture in text is dark and assertive, with pronounced silhouettes that emphasize word shape and ornament over neutrality.