Calligraphic Ifru 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial headlines, invitations, brand marks, posters, elegant, classical, literary, refined, dramatic, calligraphic elegance, formal emphasis, classic styling, expressive display, bracketed, wedge serif, calligraphic, diagonal stress, sharp terminals.
A slanted, high-contrast calligraphic serif with a pronounced diagonal axis and crisp, wedge-like terminals. Strokes move from hairline-thin joins to bold, swelling curves, with bracketed serifs that often taper into sharp points. Uppercase forms feel slightly condensed with lively curvature, while the lowercase shows energetic entry/exit strokes, occasional long descenders, and a flowing rhythm without connecting letters. Numerals follow the same contrast and italic cadence, with sculpted curves and pointed finishing strokes that read well at display sizes.
Best suited for short to medium-length settings where the italic contrast and pointed detailing can be appreciated—such as book covers, magazine headlines, invitations, and premium packaging. It also works well for logotypes or title treatments that benefit from an elegant, calligraphic presence.
The overall tone is formal and expressive, combining classical bookish elegance with a touch of theatrical flair. Its sharp terminals and sweeping curves convey sophistication and motion, suggesting ceremonial or literary contexts rather than utilitarian text setting.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional pen-made lettering translated into a consistent typographic system: refined contrast, expressive curves, and sharp finishing strokes that create a distinctive, upscale display voice.
The texture on a line is distinctly rhythmic: thick vertical-ish strokes punctuate the flow while thin linking strokes create a continuous sense of movement. Letterforms lean consistently, but individual glyph widths vary enough to give the font a lively, hand-driven color.