Serif Normal Arnuf 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Editora' and 'Mondo News' by Untype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, assertive, classic, dramatic, formal, emphasis, authority, impact, heritage, bracketed, calligraphic, ball terminals, tapered, angular.
A bold, right-leaning serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sculpted, bracketed serifs. Strokes show a calligraphic logic with tapered entries and exits, giving many forms a subtly carved, wedge-like finish. Proportions read moderately wide with generous internal space, while curves (notably in round letters and numerals) are full and weighty, producing a strong, dark texture in setting. Lowercase details such as the single-storey a and g, and frequent ball/teardrop terminals, reinforce the italic construction and add crisp punctuation-like accents across the rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and other short-to-medium text where a strong italic serif can carry personality. It works well for editorial design, cultural or event posters, and brand applications that want classic authority with added momentum.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a dramatic, editorial presence. Its energetic slant and high contrast lend a sense of movement and emphasis, while the serif structure keeps it anchored in a familiar, bookish lineage.
The design appears intended as a robust italic serif for impactful typography—combining traditional serif conventions with heightened contrast and distinctive terminals to achieve emphasis and character at display sizes.
The face builds a dense typographic color, especially in mixed-case text, where the italic forms and terminal shapes create a lively, slightly theatrical cadence. Numerals appear sturdy and expressive, matching the weight and contrast of the letters and maintaining a cohesive, display-forward voice.