Calligraphic Nume 2 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, headlines, brand marks, packaging, whimsical, delicate, playful, charming, airy, handcrafted elegance, playful display, signature feel, looped, monoline, tall ascenders, long descenders, bouncy.
A slim, handwritten calligraphic style with mostly monoline strokes and gentle rounding. Letterforms are tall and spindly with pronounced ascenders and descenders, and many capitals feature looped entry strokes and soft, ribbon-like terminals. The rhythm is lively and slightly irregular, with a narrow footprint and open counters that keep the texture light on the page. Numerals follow the same drawn character, with simple curves and occasional hooks that echo the letterforms.
This face is well suited to invitations, greeting cards, labels, and boutique packaging where a light, handwritten calligraphic voice is desired. It works best for short headlines, names, and display copy where its tall proportions and looped capitals can be appreciated, and where generous spacing helps maintain clarity.
The overall tone feels playful and storybook-like, with an elegant, handcrafted charm rather than strict formality. Its looping capitals and buoyant motion suggest friendliness and a hint of vintage whimsy, suitable for expressive, personality-forward typography.
The design appears intended to capture the feel of neat, hand-drawn calligraphy with a contemporary, uncluttered stroke—prioritizing personality, tall elegance, and distinctive capitals over dense text efficiency.
Several capitals use distinctive, high loops and simplified interior structure, creating strong silhouettes that read best at larger sizes. The lowercase maintains a minimal, upright cursive influence without connecting strokes, and the long extenders add vertical sparkle in mixed-case text.