Serif Normal Tedes 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, formal, classic, refined, italic companion, classic tone, editorial emphasis, formal voice, transitional, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, open.
This italic serif shows crisp, high-contrast strokes with pronounced thick–thin modulation and finely tapered terminals. Serifs are bracketed and sharp, with a classical, slightly calligraphic construction that produces a lively diagonal rhythm across words. Counters are relatively open and proportions feel traditional, while the italic forms lean consistently and maintain clear joins and smooth curves. Numerals share the same contrast and sculpted detailing, giving the set a cohesive, bookish texture.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and feature articles where an elegant italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotes, or headings. It also fits formal communication like invitations and programs, and can support refined branding or packaging where a classic serif impression is desired.
The overall tone is refined and literary, with a formal, editorial presence. Its energetic italics and polished contrast convey sophistication and a sense of tradition, suitable for text that wants to feel established and cultured.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, high-contrast italic serif with a traditional reading rhythm and a polished, upscale finish. It balances classical proportions with a lively slant to deliver emphasis and elegance without looking ornamental.
In sample text, the font creates a strong, continuous flow typical of true italics, with an even color despite the contrast. The design favors crisp details and tapered endings, which read particularly well at medium and larger sizes where the subtle shaping is most visible.