Serif Normal Gumid 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, magazines, literary quotes, branding, literary, traditional, refined, scholarly, formal, text italic, readability, classic tone, editorial utility, bracketed, calligraphic, oblique, oldstyle, bookish.
A conventional italic serif with bracketed serifs and a smooth, calligraphic stroke flow. The letters show moderate contrast with gently tapered terminals and rounded joins, creating an even, readable rhythm. Proportions are balanced with a normal x-height, open counters, and a noticeable rightward slant; curves are full and slightly sheared, while capitals remain relatively stately and upright in presence despite the italic construction. Numerals follow the same italicized, oldstyle-influenced feel, with soft curves and consistent weight distribution.
This font is well suited for book and long-form editorial italics—emphasis, titles, foreign words, and pull quotes—where a familiar serif structure and steady texture matter. It can also support refined branding and packaging that benefits from a traditional, cultured italic voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting editorial polish rather than display flamboyance. Its italic voice feels courteous and expressive, suited to emphasis and quoted text without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text italic: expressive enough to differentiate emphasis, but restrained for extended reading and typographic harmony alongside a roman companion.
The design favors smooth continuity over sharp corners, with terminals that often finish in subtle hooks or tapered endings typical of text italics. Spacing appears comfortable for continuous reading, and the italic angle is pronounced enough to signal emphasis clearly while maintaining a calm texture on the page.