Serif Normal Folom 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, pull quotes, book covers, posters, energetic, assertive, editorial, dramatic, classic, emphasis, display readability, editorial voice, traditional flair, bracketed, wedge serif, tapered, sculpted, engraved.
A robust, italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered strokes that create a crisp, engraved-like texture. Serifs are bracketed and shaped with noticeable wedges and flares, giving terminals a sculpted, calligraphic finish. Proportions are generous and open, with a lively rhythm from the slanted forms and the mix of straighter stems with rounded, swelling curves; the overall color is dark and prominent on the page.
Well-suited for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, book covers, posters, and branding that wants a traditional serif voice with more drama and momentum. It can also work for short-form editorial text—such as intros, standfirsts, or captions—where a strong typographic color is desirable and the italic slant supports emphasis.
This typeface feels energetic and assertive, with a slightly theatrical, editorial tone. The strong contrast and forward slant give it a sense of motion and emphasis, reading as confident and attention-seeking rather than quiet or purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver classic serif credibility while adding extra punch through an italic, high-contrast structure and bold presence. Its shaped serifs and tapered strokes suggest a goal of creating a vivid, expressive texture that still holds together in continuous reading.
Uppercase forms present sturdy, classical silhouettes, while the lowercase shows more calligraphic movement and distinctive terminals. Numerals match the assertive tone with curved, weighty forms that maintain the same strong contrast and forward-leaning rhythm.