Serif Normal Fimas 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artusi' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, branding, dramatic, formal, classic, assertive, emphasis, heritage, impact, elegance, authority, bracketed, calligraphic, swashy, angled, sculpted.
A slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a distinctly calligraphic, sculpted feel. The letterforms show strong diagonal stress, tapered terminals, and bracketed wedge-like serifs that create sharp entry/exit points. Counters are relatively open and the overall color is dark and energetic, with crisp inner joins and a lively rhythm that reads more display-leaning than strictly text-oriented.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short-to-medium blocks where its contrast and slant can add hierarchy and momentum. It can work well for book or magazine covers, heritage-flavored branding, and campaign-style messaging where a classic serif voice needs extra impact.
The tone is confident and traditional with a theatrical edge—evoking editorial headlines, classic publishing, and vintage gravitas. Its sharp terminals and sweeping diagonals add motion and emphasis, giving text a persuasive, attention-getting presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with an expressive italic voice—pairing familiar proportions with heightened contrast and brisk, angled detailing to create emphasis and personality in display settings.
The italics are not merely obliqued; many shapes appear re-drawn with flowing joins and subtle swash tendencies, especially in curved letters and diagonally constructed forms. Numerals share the same high-contrast logic and feel sturdy and prominent, matching the font’s overall punchy texture.