Calligraphic Fihy 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, headlines, posters, packaging, signage, storybook, medieval, whimsical, old-world, crafted, calligraphic feel, historical tone, decorative display, handmade texture, flared, tapered, rounded, irregular, ink-like.
This typeface presents a hand-drawn calligraphic serif style with softly flared terminals and tapered strokes that suggest a broad-nib pen. Letterforms show moderate stroke modulation, with rounded bowls and subtle asymmetries that keep the rhythm lively rather than mechanical. Serifs are small and wedge-like, often blending into the stroke with teardrop joins, and curves tend to swell then pinch into fine points. Overall spacing feels compact, and the outlines retain a slightly organic, inked quality across both uppercase and lowercase.
It performs best in display contexts such as book covers, chapter titles, posters, and themed branding where a crafted, historical voice is desired. It can also work for short passages or pull quotes when set with comfortable tracking and ample line spacing, but its expressive terminals and irregularities make it less suited to long-form small-size text.
The tone is quaint and story-driven, evoking illuminated-manuscript and early print traditions without becoming severe. Its gentle irregularity and rounded forms read as friendly and theatrical, with a touch of medieval or fantasy character. The result feels handmade and expressive, suited to settings where personality is more important than neutrality.
The design appears intended to translate broad-pen calligraphy into a consistent, typographic system—balancing formal letter construction with the charm of hand-drawn variation. Its flared serifs, tapered strokes, and rounded counters aim to create an old-world, narrative atmosphere while remaining readable in prominent use.
Uppercase forms are decorative and prominent, while lowercase maintains legibility through clear silhouettes and consistent pen-angle logic. Numerals are stylized and slightly calligraphic, matching the letterforms with tapered entries and curved strokes. The sample text shows strong word-shape texture and a steady baseline, with distinctive joins and terminals that become more noticeable at larger sizes.