Calligraphic Ehki 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, quotes, invitations, branding, classic, literary, refined, warm, formal, elegant emphasis, formal tone, handcrafted feel, classic readability, serifed, calligraphic, oblique, flared, swashy.
A serifed, calligraphy-influenced italic with a steady rightward slant and subtly modulated stroke weight. Letterforms show flared terminals and wedge-like serifs that feel pen-derived rather than geometric, with gently tapered curves and occasional swash-like endings in capitals. The proportions are on the broader side, with open counters and generous sidebearings that create an airy rhythm in text. Numerals follow the same italic, slightly calligraphic logic, with smooth curves and soft, rounded joins.
Well suited to editorial settings where an elegant italic voice is needed, such as pull quotes, forewords, or chapter openers. It also works for invitations and formal announcements, and for branding that wants a traditional, handcrafted sophistication. For best results, use at display or comfortable text sizes where the calligraphic detailing can breathe.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting traditional book typography filtered through a handwritten, formal-pen sensibility. It reads as warm and personable while still feeling polished and composed, suitable for refined messaging rather than casual note-taking.
Designed to evoke formal handwriting and classic italic tradition, combining readable proportions with pen-shaped detailing and restrained flourishes to deliver an expressive but controlled voice.
Capital forms provide much of the personality, with subtle flourish in diagonals and terminals that adds motion without becoming overly ornate. In running text, the consistent slant and open interior spaces help maintain clarity, while the pen-like tapering gives lines a lively, human cadence.