Serif Normal Alvi 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book design, magazines, posters, classic, refined, authoritative, dramatic, emphasis, elegance, classic tone, editorial impact, bracketed, calligraphic, sharp, crisp, high-waisted.
A sharply slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modeling and crisp, bracketed serifs. Strokes show calligraphic influence, with tapered entries, pointed terminals, and a lively rhythm that makes diagonals and curves feel energetic rather than mechanical. Proportions are compact in the lowercase with a moderate x-height, while capitals are broad and commanding, giving the overall texture a strong, dark presence. Numerals and punctuation follow the same high-contrast, italicized construction, producing a consistent, elegant color in text.
Best suited to display and editorial settings where strong contrast and a pronounced slant can carry personality—such as magazine headlines, section openers, pull quotes, and refined branding. It can also work for book typography and formal collateral when set with generous size and spacing to keep the hairlines and tight counters clear.
The tone is formal and expressive, combining classic bookish authority with a distinctly dramatic, editorial flair. Its steep italic angle and sharp finishing details suggest sophistication and speed, making it feel confident, polished, and slightly theatrical.
This design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with heightened elegance and momentum, using strong contrast and an assertive italic stance to add emphasis and sophistication without leaving conventional text-serif territory.
Letterforms display tight inner counters and fine hairlines that heighten the sense of precision, especially in the curves of C/G/S and the joins in m/n. The sample text shows a compact, slightly compressed feel in running lines, where the slant and contrast create a strong forward motion and a premium, print-oriented texture.