Serif Normal Alho 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, formal, literary, dramatic, classic, emphasis, elegance, authority, drama, tradition, bracketed, calligraphic, wedge serifs, diagonal stress, sharp terminals.
A slanted serif design with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, wedge-like serifs that read as lightly bracketed in many joins. Strokes show a calligraphic influence, with diagonal stress and tapered terminals that sharpen at the ends of curves and diagonals. Capitals are sturdy and compact, with strong verticals and lively, angled finishing strokes, while the lowercase is more fluid, featuring teardrop-like entry/exit strokes and a single-storey “g”. Numerals follow the same italic rhythm, with curving forms and tapered terminals that keep the figures energetic and refined.
This style is well-suited to editorial typography, book and magazine work, and other contexts where an expressive italic serif can carry emphasis. It performs especially well for headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where its contrast and sharp finishing details can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels formal and literary, pairing classical bookish manners with a slightly theatrical, energetic slant. Its sharp terminals and high contrast add a sense of polish and urgency, making it feel editorial and persuasive rather than quiet or neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic italic serif voice with heightened contrast and calligraphic energy, balancing traditional text-serif construction with more dramatic terminals and a strong sense of forward movement.
The italic slant is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, creating a cohesive forward motion in text. Serifs tend toward pointed, wedge-like shapes, and many curves end in clean, knife-like terminals that emphasize contrast and crispness at display sizes.