Calligraphic Wopo 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, branding, headlines, whimsical, vintage, storybook, playful, folksy, handcrafted feel, retro charm, expressive display, friendly tone, brushy, rounded, soft terminals, chubby, swashy.
A lively calligraphic hand with a brush-like, slightly slanted construction and bouncy baseline rhythm. Strokes are thick and rounded with gentle modulation and soft, swollen terminals that create a cut-paper or inked-brush feel rather than sharp pen points. Counters tend to be compact and irregular, and the overall silhouette favors bulbous curves, curled joins, and occasional entry/exit flicks that give each letter a sculpted, organic presence. Spacing feels generous and the letterforms vary subtly in width, reinforcing an informal, hand-drawn texture while remaining legible in display sizes.
This face is well suited to display typography such as posters, book covers, labels, event titles, and branding elements where a handcrafted, vintage-leaning voice is desired. It performs best at medium to large sizes, where the rounded terminals and subtle stroke modulation read clearly and add texture without becoming dense.
The font conveys a warm, whimsical tone with a distinctly retro, storybook personality. Its curvy, overfilled strokes and playful swashes suggest friendly theatricality—more charming and quirky than formal—making it feel inviting and slightly mischievous.
The design appears intended to blend calligraphic motion with bold, rounded brush forms to create a distinctive, characterful display hand. It aims for legibility alongside personality, offering a cohesive, hand-rendered look that stands out in short lines of text and prominent titles.
Capitals carry the strongest character, with pronounced rounded forms and occasional flourish-like hooks, while lowercase maintains a compact, bouncy texture. Numerals share the same soft, brushy weight and curved endings, fitting well in headings and short callouts.