Serif Normal Folab 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, editorial, posters, branding, confident, traditional, dramatic, sporty, emphasis, impact, classic tone, motion, readable display, bracketed, swashy, robust, compact serifs, calligraphic.
This serif italic has a robust, dark color with sturdy bracketed serifs and a pronounced forward slant. Strokes show moderate modulation, with thick, rounded joins and tapered terminals that keep the silhouettes lively. Counters are fairly open for the weight, and the rhythm is energetic, with slightly varying character widths and strong entry/exit strokes that create a flowing, connected feel even in non-script letterforms. Uppercase forms read as broad and assertive, while lowercase shapes lean on calligraphic construction, giving the text a continuous, propulsive texture.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, pull quotes, and other display applications where a strong italic voice is desirable. It can also work for short editorial passages or promotional copy when the goal is emphasis and motion, though its heavy color and expressive forms will be most effective at larger sizes or with generous spacing.
The overall tone is confident and classic, with an expressive italic that feels emphatic rather than delicate. It carries an editorial, headline-forward character—traditional in its serif vocabulary, but animated by swashy details and a bold presence. The result suggests urgency and momentum, suitable for attention-grabbing typography with a familiar, authoritative voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful, classic serif italic for display-led typography—combining traditional bracketed serifs with calligraphic energy to produce strong emphasis and a distinctive, fast-moving texture.
The italic construction is consistent across caps and lowercase, with strong diagonals and prominent serifs that hold up well at display sizes. Numerals follow the same energetic stance and weight, keeping a cohesive texture in mixed text.