Serif Normal Somal 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, fashion, luxury branding, invitations, elegant, refined, classic, elegance, display impact, editorial voice, classical reference, didone-like, hairline serifs, calligraphic, high-waisted, crisp.
A sharply contrasted italic serif with thin hairlines and broad, tapered main strokes. Serifs are delicate and crisp, often wedge-like on capitals, with smooth, continuous joins that keep the texture polished rather than rugged. The italic slant is pronounced and paired with lively stroke modulation, giving letters a flowing, calligraphic rhythm while maintaining a controlled, typographic structure. Proportions feel classical with a moderate x-height and generous ascenders/descenders; curves are clean and round, and counters stay open despite the thin terminals.
This face is well suited to magazine headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and other editorial display settings where contrast and italic energy are an asset. It can also support luxury-oriented branding elements such as packaging, cosmetics, jewelry, and event materials. In longer passages it will perform best at comfortable sizes and with careful spacing, where the hairline details can remain intact.
The overall tone is sophisticated and high-end, with a distinctly editorial, fashion-forward sheen. Its high contrast and steep italic movement create a sense of drama and refinement that reads as formal, cultured, and slightly theatrical rather than casual.
The design appears intended to evoke a modernized classic italic: combining a formal serif framework with dramatic contrast and a fluent, calligraphic sweep. It prioritizes elegance, pace, and high-impact typographic color for display-led compositions.
Capitals appear stately and balanced, while the lowercase shows a more animated, pen-informed cadence (notably in the entry/exit strokes and the way bowls and shoulders taper). Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with graceful curves and fine terminals that look best when given room and good printing/display conditions.