Serif Normal Funay 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazines, luxury branding, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classic, italic emphasis, elegance, reading tone, classic authority, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, diagonal stress, sheared, wedge terminals.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and a crisp, calligraphic modulation. Strokes transition from hairline thins to firm stems, with bracketed serifs and sharp, wedge-like terminals that keep edges clean rather than blunt. The capitals feel stately and slightly narrow with generous curves, while the lowercase shows lively entry/exit strokes and a rhythmic, forward-leaning flow. Numerals follow the same italic structure, with elegant curves and thin joins that match the text’s stroke logic.
It suits editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, or sophisticated headlines, and it can carry short to medium passages in refined layouts. It also fits premium branding, packaging, and formal stationery where a classic, elegant italic serif helps communicate heritage and quality.
The font conveys a polished, bookish tone—poised and expressive without becoming ornamental. Its slanted, high-contrast forms suggest sophistication and tradition, lending a sense of cultured refinement suited to formal or literary settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable italic serif with elevated contrast and a gently calligraphic finish, balancing classical proportions with enough sharpness to feel modern in contemporary editorial and branding contexts.
Spacing appears measured for continuous reading, with the italic angle and strong contrast creating a dynamic horizontal movement across lines. Counters remain open in the sample text, and the overall color stays even despite the thin hairlines, giving it a crisp, print-like presence.