Calligraphic Tihe 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, invitations, branding, classic, storybook, crafted, warm, whimsical, handcrafted feel, vintage charm, decorative caps, calligraphic tone, display impact, brushy, flared, rounded, irregular, old-style.
A calligraphic, hand-drawn serif with softly flared terminals and rounded, slightly bulbous stroke endings. The strokes show gentle modulation and a brush-like rhythm, with subtly uneven curves and mild baseline/sidebearing irregularity that keeps the texture organic. Uppercase forms feel decorative and expansive, with pronounced bowls and curled hooks, while lowercase maintains compact proportions and a noticeably small x-height. Numerals are similarly stylized, with curved spines and tapered joins that match the letterforms’ lively, inked character.
This face is well suited to display typography such as titles, packaging, menus, and editorial headlines where a classic, crafted tone is desired. It can also work for short reads—chapter openers, pull quotes, greeting cards, and event materials—especially when paired with a simpler text companion for body copy.
The overall tone is friendly and nostalgic, combining a formal calligraphic posture with a playful, storybook charm. Its softened serifs and hand-made irregularities give it a warm, human presence that reads as traditional yet approachable.
The font appears designed to evoke traditional calligraphy and vintage serif lettering while preserving the immediacy of hand-drawn strokes. Its decorative capitals and brushy terminals suggest an emphasis on characterful display use rather than strict typographic neutrality.
The design relies on distinct entry/exit strokes and flared terminals to create personality at display sizes, while the compact lowercase can make long passages feel dense. The texture is intentionally lively rather than mechanically uniform, which adds charm but benefits from comfortable tracking and generous line spacing.