Serif Normal Faby 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, fashion, book covers, invitations, elegant, classical, dramatic, refined, elegance, luxury tone, editorial emphasis, classic revival, display clarity, didone-like, calligraphic, hairline, crisp, formal.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick-to-thin transitions, hairline connecting strokes, and crisp, tapered terminals. The letterforms lean decisively with a smooth, calligraphic rhythm and a slightly expansive set that gives lines of text an open, flowing feel. Serifs are sharp and delicate rather than blocky, and many strokes end in pointed beaks or thin flicks that emphasize movement. Curves are polished and controlled, with narrow joins and fine interior counters that read best when given room.
This style excels in editorial headlines, magazine features, and fashion or beauty branding where elegant contrast is an asset. It’s also well-suited to book covers, pull quotes, and formal announcements or invitations. For longer passages, it will perform best at comfortable sizes and with generous spacing to preserve its fine hairlines and crisp details.
The overall tone is poised and luxurious, evoking fashion, literature, and traditional print craft. Its dramatic contrast and emphatic italic motion add a sense of ceremony and sophistication, while the clean finish keeps it from feeling overly ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, print-forward italic voice with dramatic contrast and a refined, upscale finish. It prioritizes expressive rhythm and polished detail for high-impact typography while maintaining a conventional serif foundation suitable for curated editorial and branding contexts.
Capitals show a strong display-italic character with sculpted curves and sharp entry/exit strokes, and the lowercase includes lively, looped forms (notably in letters like g, w, and z) that heighten personality. Numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast logic with angled stress and delicate hairlines, reinforcing a cohesive, premium texture across mixed content.