Calligraphic Ihsi 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, editorial, branding, packaging, quotations, elegant, poetic, classic, refined, literary, formality, elegance, penmanship, display, slanted, calligraphic, chiselled, crisp, hairline.
A slanted calligraphic text face with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, tapered terminals. The letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with a relatively small x-height and tall ascenders/descenders that create a graceful vertical rhythm. Strokes feel pen-driven: thick downstrokes, fine hairlines, and subtle entry/exit flicks, while bowls and shoulders stay smooth and controlled rather than bouncy. Capitals are streamlined and understated, and the numerals echo the same high-contrast construction with delicate joins and open counters.
Well-suited to invitations, announcements, and formal stationery where an elegant handwritten tone is desired. It also works effectively for editorial pull quotes, book or magazine titling, and premium branding/packaging that benefits from high-contrast sophistication. Best used at display sizes or in short passages where its delicate hairlines and long extenders can breathe.
The overall tone is formal and cultured, evoking handwritten correspondence, bookish sophistication, and a lightly romantic cadence. Its restrained flourishes keep it dignified, while the sharp contrast and slant add a sense of motion and refinement.
The design appears intended to capture a polished, pen-written look—formal, controlled, and legible—rather than a casual script. Its compact proportions and disciplined contrast suggest a focus on elegant display typography for refined messaging.
Rhythm is consistent across the alphabet, with clear calligraphic logic in repeated shapes (curves, stems, and diagonals). The lowercase shows especially long, elegant extenders (notably in letters like f, g, j, y), which can become a defining visual feature in setting.