Serif Normal Usgol 2 is a regular weight, very wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, branding, posters, classic, bookish, dramatic, elegance, readability, classic tone, emphasis, bracketed, transitional, oblique, calligraphic, crisp.
An italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms are broadly proportioned with generous sidebearings, creating an open, sweeping rhythm across words. Strokes show a calligraphic, slightly sharpened finish—especially in diagonals and terminals—while counters remain clear and moderately open. Numerals and capitals carry the same tilted axis and contrast, with a consistent, slightly formal construction that favors smooth curves over abrupt joins.
Well-suited to editorial settings where an expressive italic serif is needed for articles, pull quotes, and magazine typography. It can also serve in book interiors for emphasis and chapter elements, and in branding or packaging when a classic, refined voice is desired. At display sizes, the wide proportions and contrast help it hold attention in posters and headlines.
The overall tone feels traditional and literary, with a touch of theatrical flair from the strong contrast and expansive italic movement. It reads as confident and established—more “classic print” than contemporary minimal—while still feeling lively rather than strictly conservative.
Likely designed to provide a conventional serif reading texture with a more expansive, expressive italic voice. The combination of wide proportions, strong contrast, and crisp serif detailing suggests an intention to balance tradition with a noticeable, elegant presence in both text and display contexts.
The italic slant is continuous and prominent, and the design’s wide stance makes lines feel airy at larger sizes. High contrast and fine details suggest it benefits from comfortable sizing and spacing, especially in dense text blocks.