Serif Normal Torab 2 is a very light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, fashion, magazines, luxury branding, invitations, elegant, refined, airy, sophistication, display emphasis, editorial tone, luxury appeal, didone-like, hairline serifs, bracketless, vertical stress, crisp terminals.
A delicate italic serif with sharply modulated strokes and crisp, hairline serifs. The letterforms show strong vertical emphasis with thin horizontals and tapered joins, giving a clean, high-fashion rhythm across words. Curves are smooth and controlled, with tight apertures and fine entry/exit strokes that often end in pointed or knife-like terminals. Uppercase proportions feel tall and poised, while the lowercase keeps a steady, moderate x-height and a consistent rightward slant that maintains flow in text.
Well suited to magazine headlines, pull quotes, and upscale brand applications where an elegant italic voice is needed. It can also serve refined display roles—such as invitations, lookbooks, and premium packaging—especially at sizes that preserve its fine hairlines and crisp serif detail.
The overall tone is luxurious and composed, projecting a polished editorial voice. Its slender, high-contrast build reads as sophisticated and formal, with a slightly dramatic, runway-like flair that suits premium contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-end serif italic with pronounced contrast and a controlled, modern polish. Its streamlined forms prioritize sophistication and visual sparkle over robustness, aiming for stylish emphasis in editorial and branding settings.
Spacing appears open enough to keep the light strokes from clogging, and the numerals follow the same refined contrast and italic motion, helping them blend seamlessly in running text. The design’s precision and sharp terminals reward larger sizes where the hairlines can remain visible and the subtle curves can be appreciated.