Serif Normal Solon 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, elegant, literary, refined, classic, fashionable, emphasis, editorial tone, classic refinement, luxury signal, calligraphic, bracketed, hairline, pointed, lively.
A high-contrast italic serif with a crisp, polished silhouette and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The letterforms lean with a smooth, calligraphic rhythm, combining sharp, tapered terminals with fine hairline strokes and bracketed serifs. Curves are generously drawn and the counters stay open, while joins and apexes come to subtle points that add sparkle in display sizes. Proportions feel traditionally bookish, with a moderate x-height and lively width variation across glyphs that gives the line a fluid, editorial texture.
Well-suited for editorial typography where an italic voice needs to feel intentional and premium—magazine features, book interiors, and cultured branding collateral. It also performs nicely as a display italic for headlines, deck copy, pull quotes, and titling where the sharp contrast and tapered serifs can read as luxurious.
The overall tone is sophisticated and cultured, with a distinctly literary and fashion-forward flavor. Its bright hairlines and flowing italic motion suggest elegance and formality, while the energetic stroke contrast keeps it expressive rather than purely conservative.
The design appears intended to provide a classic, conventional serif italic with elevated contrast and a distinctly calligraphic cadence, offering an expressive counterpart for emphasis while maintaining a traditional, text-oriented foundation.
In the sample text, the italic slant and strong contrast create a pronounced diagonal flow, making word shapes feel dynamic and slightly dramatic. The numerals share the same refined contrast and tapering details, supporting use alongside text without looking out of place.