Calligraphic Ifma 2 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, posters, headlines, branding, packaging, storybook, whimsical, old-world, playful, decorative, expressiveness, period flavor, display impact, handcrafted feel, whimsy, flared serifs, calligraphic, swashy, ink-trap feel, bulb terminals.
A calligraphic serif with lively, hand-drawn construction and pronounced stroke modulation. The letterforms are generously proportioned with broad capitals and a rhythmic, slightly uneven texture that reads as written rather than engineered. Serifs are strongly flared and wedge-like, often extending into small spurs and tapered points, while many strokes finish in teardrop or bulb terminals. Curves are plump and open, counters are rounded, and diagonals show a brushed, tapering entry/exit that reinforces the pen-driven feel.
Best suited for display settings where character is more important than neutrality—book covers, poster headlines, theatrical or event graphics, packaging, and branding marks that want a handcrafted, old-world voice. It can also work for short passages (pull quotes, introductions) where the expressive texture is a feature rather than a distraction.
The overall tone is theatrical and storybook-like—warm, quirky, and a little mischievous. Its expressive terminals and swashy silhouettes suggest folklore, fantasy, and period flavor without feeling rigidly formal.
The design appears intended to capture a formal calligraphic voice through unconnected, highly stylized letterforms, balancing legibility with decorative flair. Its wide stance, flared serifs, and emphatic terminals aim to create a distinctive historical or fantasy-leaning presence that feels hand-rendered and lively on the page.
Uppercase forms feel emblematic and display-oriented, with broad shoulders and pronounced flares, while the lowercase leans more informal with loopier, softer shapes. Numerals follow the same calligraphic rhythm, with curving strokes and flicked terminals that keep the set cohesive. In text, the strong contrast and animated outlines create a distinctive, textured color that stands out quickly.