Serif Normal Akhi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, magazine, branding, elegant, dramatic, classic, display italic, luxury tone, editorial voice, high contrast, didone-like, hairline, bracketed, swashy, refined.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharply tapered hairlines and weighty verticals, creating a crisp black–white rhythm. Serifs are fine and pointed with subtle bracketing, and many joins resolve into clean, calligraphic terminals. The italic slant is assertive, with lively curves in letters like a, e, and s and long, angled entry/exit strokes on several capitals. Numerals echo the same contrast and curvature, with narrow joins and sculpted bowls that read best at larger sizes.
This style is well suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and editorial titling where the contrast and italic energy can be appreciated. It can also work for premium branding accents—such as logotypes, packaging callouts, and invitations—especially when set with generous spacing and ample size.
The overall tone is polished and dramatic, combining classic book-serifs with a distinctly high-fashion, display-forward flair. Its steep contrast and energetic italics convey sophistication, luxury, and a sense of motion suited to expressive typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined, high-contrast italic voice for display typography, pairing classical serif structure with heightened elegance and visual drama.
Round forms show noticeable modulation through the curves, and several glyphs feature extended strokes that add sparkle but can tighten spacing visually in dense settings. The bold–thin transitions and delicate hairlines make the design sensitive to size and reproduction conditions.