Serif Normal Arlun 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, classic, dramatic, formal, assertive, emphasis, authority, impact, classic voice, headline focus, bracketed, calligraphic, display, oldstyle, swashy.
A robust italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and strongly bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a forward-leaning, calligraphic stress with rounded joins, tapered terminals, and occasional spur-like details that add bite at the edges. Proportions feel generous and open, with broad bowls and sturdy stems that create a dark, emphatic texture in paragraphs. Numerals and capitals share the same energetic slant and high-contrast rhythm, maintaining a cohesive, traditional serif structure while leaning toward display-friendly impact.
This style performs best where strong typographic presence is needed: headlines, editorial titling, pull quotes, posters, and bold branding or packaging statements. It can also work for short passages or lead-ins when a traditional serif voice is desired with extra emphasis from the italic slant.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a dramatic, editorial flavor. Its bold, slanted forms suggest urgency and emphasis, while the serif detailing keeps it anchored in classic print typography. The result feels authoritative and slightly theatrical—suited to messaging that wants to sound established but attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to merge classic serif conventions with a forceful, contemporary display weight, using italic motion and high contrast to add energy. It aims to deliver a recognizable, traditional voice while maximizing impact in large sizes and prominent placements.
In continuous text the font produces a dense, high-ink color with lively movement from the italic angle and pronounced stroke contrast. The counters remain fairly open for the weight, helping the face stay readable while still feeling headline-forward.