Calligraphic Horo 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, invitations, certificates, branding, formal, literary, classic, warm, ceremonial, crafted elegance, classic readability, formal tone, pen influence, calligraphic, oldstyle, bracketed serifs, tapered strokes, inked.
This typeface presents a calligraphic serif voice with tapered strokes and subtly bracketed serifs that suggest a broad-pen influence. Letterforms show moderate modulation and a gently varied rhythm, with slightly flared terminals and softly swelling stems that keep the texture lively without becoming ornate. Uppercase proportions are dignified and open, while the lowercase remains readable with rounded bowls, compact joins, and a modest, steady x-height. Numerals and capitals carry the same pen-drawn logic, with angled entries and exits that create a lightly hand-rendered, organic finish.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book covers, and pull quotes where a classical, pen-touched serif can add authority and warmth. It also fits invitations, certificates, and heritage-leaning branding that benefits from a formal yet personable tone.
The overall tone is formal and cultured, evoking bookish, historical, or ceremonial settings rather than a purely modern voice. Its pen-informed details add warmth and personality, giving text a composed but human quality.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif structure with the nuance of hand-drawn calligraphy, offering a refined texture that feels crafted rather than mechanical. It aims to provide a readable text color while preserving expressive, pen-like terminals and modulation for character.
Stroke endings often resolve into gentle wedges or slight hooks, producing a textured line that feels hand-inked at larger sizes. The spacing reads comfortable and even in the sample text, supporting continuous reading while retaining a distinctive, calligraphic sparkle.