Serif Normal Temug 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This is a high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and a crisp, engraved-like finish. Strokes transition from very thin hairlines to thicker stems with clear stress, and the serifs are finely bracketed with sharp terminals. Capitals are relatively narrow and upright in structure but still italicized, while the lowercase shows fluid entry and exit strokes and compact, rhythmically repeating forms. Numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast logic, with delicate curves and tapered joins that keep the texture light and airy in text.
Well-suited to editorial settings such as magazines and book typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, introductions, pull quotes, and refined subheadings. It also works effectively for literary titles, formal announcements, and invitation-style materials where a classic, polished tone is desired.
The overall tone is cultured and traditional, with a distinctly editorial, bookish elegance. Its sharp hairlines and sweeping italic movement convey sophistication and a slightly dramatic, classical flavor rather than a casual or contemporary one.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, readable italic serif with a more elevated, formal character—balancing traditional proportions with energetic, high-contrast calligraphic movement for expressive text setting.
In continuous text the letterforms create a lively diagonal rhythm and a bright page color, with fine details that become a defining feature at larger sizes. The contrast and slender hairlines suggest it benefits from comfortable sizes and printing or rendering conditions that preserve thin strokes.