Serif Normal Fumaf 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, elegant, literary, refined, classical tone, expressive italic, editorial polish, literary voice, formal display, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, diagonal stress, crisp terminals, sharp apexes.
A high-contrast italic serif with clear calligraphic modulation: thick vertical and diagonal strokes taper into hairline joins, and many terminals end in sharp, wedge-like points. The serifs are bracketed and lively rather than rigid, with a consistent forward slant and diagonal stress that gives the outlines a flowing rhythm. Capitals feel stately and sculpted with crisp apexes, while the lowercase shows compact, slightly varied widths and energetic entry/exit strokes. Figures follow the same contrast pattern, with elegant curves and thin connecting strokes.
This style suits editorial typography where an expressive italic serif is desired—magazine features, pull quotes, and refined headlines. It also works well for book covers and literary branding, and can add a formal, classic tone to invitations and event materials where elegance is prioritized.
The overall tone is formal and literary, evoking classic book typography and editorial refinement. Its sharp, tapered details and poised slant communicate elegance and a sense of tradition, while the lively stroke endings keep it expressive rather than static.
The design appears intended to provide a traditional, high-contrast italic with a distinctly calligraphic flavor—balancing readability with expressive stroke endings and a polished, classical presence for display and editorial settings.
At larger sizes the thin hairlines and pointed terminals become a defining feature, creating a bright, sparkling texture across lines of text. The italic construction feels true and continuous (not merely slanted), with consistent stroke logic across letters and numerals.