Serif Normal Gulow 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, magazines, quotations, captions, classic, literary, formal, elegant, text emphasis, classic reading, editorial tone, calligraphic italic, calligraphic, bracketed, oblique, transitional, lively.
This typeface is an italic serif with a noticeably calligraphic construction: strokes lean consistently, terminals are gently tapered, and serifs are bracketed rather than blunt. The contrast reads as moderate, with clear thick–thin rhythm and smoothly modulated curves. Proportions feel traditional, with open counters and a steady baseline, while the italic forms show lively entry and exit strokes and slightly varying character widths that create a natural, text-like cadence.
It works best for continuous reading where italic is needed as a complementary voice—book typography, editorial articles, pull quotes, and captions. The moderate contrast and open shapes keep it readable at text sizes, while the lively slant and serif detail also make it suitable for refined headings when a classic italic emphasis is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting refinement without feeling overly ornate. Its slanted, drawn quality adds warmth and motion, giving paragraphs an editorial, bookish voice suited to expressive reading.
The design appears intended as a conventional text-serif italic with a distinctly calligraphic flavor, balancing elegance and readability. It aims to provide a polished emphasis style that integrates smoothly into long-form typography while adding expressive movement.
The numerals and capitals maintain a consistent italic logic with curved joins and softened edges, avoiding sharp, modern stress. Ascenders and descenders are prominent enough to create a graceful vertical rhythm, and the italic ‘f’ and ‘j’ forms read as especially fluid, reinforcing a handwritten influence while staying within conventional text-serif norms.