Serif Normal Fumez 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book titles, magazine leads, invitations, brand marks, classic, formal, literary, refined, elegant emphasis, editorial voice, classic tone, calligraphic rhythm, bracketed, calligraphic, slanted, crisp, dynamic.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharp, wedge-like bracketed serifs and a strong diagonal stress that gives the strokes a lively, calligraphic rhythm. Capitals are compact and slightly narrow, with clean terminals and a pronounced slant; the Q features a long, sweeping tail. Lowercase forms are cursive-leaning without being fully script, with pointed entry/exit strokes, a single-storey a, and narrow, energetic counters that stay open in text. Figures are italic and aligned to the same brisk angle, with crisp curves and tapered terminals that match the letterforms’ sharp finishing.
Well suited to editorial settings where italic is used as a primary voice—magazine features, book and chapter titles, pull quotes, and refined marketing copy. It can also serve effectively for formal stationery and branding applications that benefit from a classic, italic serif presence.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, suggesting bookish elegance and editorial authority. Its energetic slant and crisp contrast add a sense of motion and sophistication, making it feel polished rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif italic with elevated contrast and a distinctly calligraphic cadence, aiming for elegant emphasis in reading environments. It balances traditional serif structure with sharper, more animated terminals to project refinement and momentum.
In continuous text the face reads as distinctly italic, with frequent teardrop-like joins and tapered endings that create a consistent, flowing texture. The contrast and sharp serifs create strong sparkle at larger sizes, while the narrow internal spaces and brisk angles make it feel best when given adequate size and leading.