Serif Normal Guris 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, classic, literary, formal, warm, readability, emphasis, tradition, editorial voice, warmth, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, lively, robust.
A robust italic serif with strongly bracketed, wedge-like serifs and softly modulated strokes. The letterforms show a pronounced rightward slant and a lively baseline rhythm, with rounded joins and tapered terminals that hint at broad-nib calligraphy. Counters are moderately open and the overall color is dark and steady, while diagonals and curved strokes carry most of the contrast. Numerals and capitals feel substantial and slightly compact, with traditional proportions and clear serifed structure.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and longer-form reading where a strong italic voice is needed for emphasis. It also performs well in headlines, subheads, and pull quotes that benefit from a traditional serif presence with added motion.
The font conveys a classic, literary tone with an editorial confidence. Its energetic italic movement feels personable and expressive without becoming decorative, suggesting tradition and authority with a touch of warmth.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with a sturdy, dark presence and a calligraphic underpinning. Its goal seems to be dependable readability with expressive emphasis, balancing traditional serif construction with an energetic slanted rhythm.
The italic is assertive, with noticeable entry/exit strokes and curved serifs that keep edges from feeling sharp. Round letters (O, Q) are full and stable, while the lowercase shows an oldstyle flavor in the shapes and terminals, supporting readable, text-forward typography at moderate to large sizes.