Calligraphic Ehdi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, book titles, editorial, certificates, branding, classic, scholarly, ceremonial, poetic, formal, formal elegance, handcrafted feel, classic display, chancery, calligraphic, humanist, flared, brushlike.
A right-leaning calligraphic italic with lively, brushlike modulation and tapered terminals. Strokes show medium contrast with wedge-shaped entries, flared finishes, and occasional sharp corners that suggest a broad-nib or pointed-pen influence translated into crisp outlines. Uppercase forms are narrow and dynamic with angled cross strokes and carved-looking joins, while lowercase is flowing but remains unconnected, keeping word shapes airy and rhythmic. Numerals follow the same slanted, pen-cut logic, with angular diagonals and soft curves that maintain the script’s momentum.
This style works well for invitations, announcements, and certificates where a formal handwritten voice is desired. It can also serve as a display italic for book covers, chapter openers, editorial pull quotes, and branding that aims for a classic, cultivated feel. For best clarity, it’s most effective at medium-to-large sizes where the tapered details remain visible.
The overall tone feels traditional and literary, evoking handwritten formality rather than casual note-taking. Its slant and sharp-tapered ends add energy and a slightly dramatic cadence, making it feel suited to ceremonial or classical contexts.
The design appears intended to capture the elegance of calligraphic handwriting in an italicized, print-ready form, balancing expressive pen-like terminals with consistent proportions for readable setting.
Letterforms vary subtly in width and curve to mimic natural writing, but the system remains consistent enough to read smoothly in continuous text. Ascenders and descenders are prominent, and many strokes terminate in small wedges or hooks that create a distinctive texture at text sizes.