Serif Normal Tamav 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, quotes, captions, literary, classic, refined, formal, text setting, italic emphasis, editorial tone, classical reading, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, oldstyle, inclined.
This typeface is a right-leaning serif with bracketed, wedge-like terminals and a gently calligraphic stroke flow. Strokes show clear but not extreme modulation, with crisp entry/exit points and tapered ends that keep the texture light and open. Proportions are fairly traditional: capitals are stately and slightly narrow, while lowercase forms read fluidly with rounded bowls and compact joins. The italic construction is evident throughout, including the slanted stress and subtly cursive shapes in letters like a, e, f, and g, producing an even, text-friendly rhythm.
It works well for continuous reading in books, long-form articles, and editorial layouts where an italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, or secondary hierarchy. The calm modulation and conventional proportions also suit captions and refined supporting text in print-oriented design.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking book typography and editorial refinement rather than display theatrics. Its italic voice feels composed and elegant, suitable for emphasis that remains measured and readable.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional italic for text composition—providing elegance and clarity through familiar serif forms, moderate modulation, and a controlled cursive influence without sacrificing overall readability.
Figures follow the same inclined, serifed logic as the letters, with open counters and restrained detailing that helps maintain continuity in mixed text. The sample text shows a smooth reading line with consistent spacing and a steady, slightly formal color on the page.