Calligraphic Buly 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Linotype Syntax Letter' and 'Midan' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, retro, folksy, friendly, confident, warm, display impact, handcrafted feel, vintage flavor, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, ink-trap feel, soft corners, bouncy.
A very heavy, slanted, calligraphic serif with softly rounded forms and pronounced, bracketed serifs. Strokes show gentle contrast and a broad, brush-like modulation, with rounded terminals and occasional teardrop-like endings that give the contours an inked, hand-formed feel. The letterfit is moderately open for the weight, and the rhythm is lively, with small irregularities and subtly varied glyph widths that keep the texture from feeling rigid or mechanical.
This font is best suited to display typography where its bold, calligraphic texture can be appreciated—headlines, posters, titles, and attention-grabbing pull quotes. It also fits branding and packaging that want a handcrafted, vintage-leaning voice, and can work for short editorial or book-cover lines where a friendly, confident presence is needed.
The overall tone is warm and personable, balancing bold presence with an approachable, crafted character. Its slanted, brushy shapes and soft serifs evoke a retro editorial flavor—confident and a bit playful—rather than formal or austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, high-impact italic voice with a hand-lettered sensibility, combining soft serifed structure with brush-like modulation. It aims to feel crafted and energetic while remaining cohesive and readable in larger settings.
Counters stay fairly generous for such a heavy style, helping readability at display sizes. The figures are sturdy and rounded, matching the letterforms’ soft, inked edges, and the uppercase has a slightly show-card energy that pairs well with the more informal, loopier lowercase.