Calligraphic Irmi 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, vintage, playful, folksy, warm, ornamental, expressive display, hand-lettered charm, retro appeal, decorative emphasis, bracketed serifs, inked, swashy, rounded, bouncy.
A bold, calligraphic handwritten style with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a consistent rightward slant. Letterforms are compact with a short x-height, generous rounded terminals, and small bracketed serif-like entry/exit strokes that create a softly inked, brush-pen feel. Curves are full and slightly asymmetric, with occasional swashy flicks on capitals and varied stroke endings that give the text an energetic, hand-rendered rhythm while remaining cohesive across the set.
This face suits display-forward work where personality is desirable—headlines, posters, packaging, logos/wordmarks, and boutique signage. It performs best at medium to large sizes where the contrast, curved joins, and terminal details can stay clear, and it pairs well with simpler text faces for supporting copy.
The overall tone feels nostalgic and personable, with a cheerful bounce that reads as friendly and slightly theatrical. Its flourished shapes and high-contrast strokes evoke classic sign painting and retro print ephemera, lending a warm, crafted character rather than a strict formal one.
The design appears intended to deliver a confident, hand-lettered calligraphic look with vintage flair—balancing bold presence with decorative terminals and a smooth, brushlike modulation for attention-grabbing titles and short passages.
Capitals are expressive and heavier, with compact counters and decorative hooks that help them stand out in headings. Numerals follow the same brushy contrast and rounded finishing, blending naturally into display settings while keeping a lively, informal cadence.