Calligraphic Vero 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, quotes, invitations, packaging, social graphics, handmade, friendly, whimsical, casual, airy, handwritten authenticity, casual elegance, expressive display, personal tone, monoline feel, tapered strokes, looped forms, open counters, lively rhythm.
A lively, right-leaning calligraphic hand with narrow proportions and a gently irregular rhythm. Strokes show subtle tapering and a pen-like modulation, with rounded joins and occasional flicked terminals that keep the texture light. Capitals are tall and expressive, mixing simple skeletal forms with a few looped or hooked entries, while lowercase letters stay compact with small bowls and open counters. Overall spacing is uneven in a natural way, reinforcing the handwritten character without becoming overly messy.
Works well for short to medium-length text where a handcrafted voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, quotes, packaging labels, and social media graphics. It’s especially effective in headlines and subheads, or as an accent type paired with a calmer serif or sans for body copy.
The tone feels personable and informal, like neat handwritten notes with a touch of flourish. Its slim, nimble shapes read as lighthearted and slightly whimsical, suitable for designs that want warmth without heavy ornamentation.
Designed to emulate a tidy calligraphic handwriting style: narrow, quick, and expressive, with just enough stroke modulation and terminal flicks to feel written rather than constructed. The intent appears to prioritize personality and flow in display settings while remaining legible in common phrases.
Letterforms alternate between more upright strokes and looser, curved gestures, creating a varied cadence across words. Numerals follow the same narrow, handwritten logic with simple curves and modest contrast, keeping them compatible with the text texture.