Serif Normal Gybuf 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A delicate italic serif with sharp, tapered terminals and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The letterforms lean consistently and show a smooth, calligraphic rhythm, with slender hairlines, crisp bracketed serifs, and gently flared entry/exit strokes. Counters are open and oval, with a relatively modest x-height and long, sweeping ascenders/descenders that add vertical elegance. The figures follow the same italic stress and contrast, keeping the overall texture light and clean in continuous text.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and magazine features where an elegant italic voice is needed. It also works nicely for invitations, formal announcements, and brand applications that benefit from a refined, classical tone, particularly in display sizes or short passages.
The overall tone feels polished and cultured, evoking editorial and literary typography rather than utilitarian UI. Its shimmering contrast and flowing italic movement suggest sophistication, ceremony, and a slightly romantic, traditional voice.
The design appears intended as a traditional text italic that adds emphasis with grace rather than heaviness, prioritizing refined contrast, smooth cursive flow, and a stately, literary color on the page.
In paragraph settings the strong diagonal rhythm and fine hairlines create a lively, high-end texture, especially at larger sizes. The design’s sharp points and thin horizontals give it a crisp presence, while the rounded forms prevent it from feeling brittle.