Serif Contrasted Gomu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, fashion, headlines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, classical, refined, luxury tone, display emphasis, editorial elegance, classical refinement, didone-like, hairline, crisp, calligraphic, vertical stress.
A high-contrast italic serif with razor-thin hairlines and strongly tapered strokes that swell into bold verticals. Serifs are sharp and delicate, with a clean, engraved feel and minimal bracketing, while joins and terminals stay crisp and controlled. The italic angle is steady and consistent, producing a smooth rightward rhythm; capitals are stately and narrowish in feel, and the lowercase shows lively entry/exit strokes with compact counters and a slightly calligraphic flow. Figures follow the same contrast model, with thin cross-strokes and prominent thick stems, giving numerals a refined, editorial look.
Best suited to display and short-to-medium editorial settings where its contrast can read clearly—magazine headlines, pull quotes, book jackets, and premium branding. It can also work for formal invitations and certificates when set with generous size and breathing room to protect the hairlines.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, projecting sophistication and formality. Its dramatic contrast and poised italic movement evoke classic publishing and fashion contexts, with a confident, slightly theatrical emphasis in headlines and pull quotes.
The design appears aimed at a refined, modern-classic italic that delivers dramatic contrast and an upscale voice. It prioritizes elegance and typographic color over rugged versatility, offering a distinctive, polished texture for statement typography.
In text, the fine hairlines and tight inner spaces create a shimmering texture, especially where strokes overlap or taper sharply, so spacing and size will strongly influence legibility. The distinctive italic forms (notably in the round letters and the more expressive lowercase shapes) give it personality beyond a purely neutral modern serif.