Serif Normal Selat 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Beauty Rainira' by Differentialtype, 'Goldage' by RagamKata, 'Gastey' by RantauType, and 'Brunch Moment' and 'Thimble Village' by Shakira Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book jackets, magazine covers, posters, classic, formal, confident, dramatic, emphasis, heritage, readable impact, display text, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, calligraphic, oldstyle numerals.
This typeface is a slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a distinctly calligraphic, pen-informed construction. Serifs are bracketed and sharp, with tapered entry strokes and occasional ball-like terminals that add weight at stroke ends. The lowercase shows compact counters and a slightly lively, irregular rhythm typical of italic text faces, while capitals are broad-shouldered and assertive with crisp, wedge-like finishing. Numerals appear text-oriented, with varying widths and oldstyle-like forms that blend naturally into running copy.
It suits editorial headlines, magazine or newspaper feature typography, and book-jacket titling where a classic serif voice with added emphasis is needed. It can also work well for posters and formal announcements that benefit from strong contrast and a dynamic italic stance.
Overall it conveys a classic, editorial tone—formal and established, yet energetic due to the strong slant and high contrast. The texture feels authoritative and slightly dramatic, lending emphasis and a sense of tradition without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended as an emphatic italic serif for impactful text—combining traditional serif proportions with strong contrast and sculpted terminals to create a confident, high-visibility typographic color.
The heavy weight combined with tight interior spaces gives it strong presence at display sizes, while the slanted construction and tapered joins create a flowing line in words. Round letters show pronounced contrast and stressed curves, and diagonals (like in V/W/X/Y) read sharp and brisk, reinforcing the forward motion.