Serif Normal Gumay 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, quotations, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, elegance, tradition, emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, open counters, lively rhythm.
This typeface is a slanted serif with moderate stroke contrast and bracketed serifs that taper into pointed terminals. The letterforms show a calligraphic influence: curved strokes swell gently, joins are smooth, and many characters end with crisp, angled finishing strokes. Proportions are traditional and text-oriented, with open counters and a slightly lively, uneven rhythm across the lowercase that keeps paragraphs from feeling rigid. Figures are lining and share the same italic slant, with curved forms (0, 6, 8, 9) reading round and clear at text sizes.
It suits extended reading in books and magazines, as well as editorial typography where an italic tone carries emphasis gracefully. It also works well for pull quotes, forewords, and refined invitations or announcements that benefit from a traditional serif voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting established print tradition rather than display novelty. Its italic voice feels expressive but controlled, giving text a formal, slightly dramatic emphasis suitable for long-form reading and cultured branding.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif italic that brings a measured calligraphic character to continuous text. It prioritizes familiar proportions and clear counters while adding energy through slant, tapered serifs, and crisp terminals.
Uppercase letters are relatively upright in structure but consistently slanted, with clear, conventional skeletons and restrained ornamentation. The lowercase features compact, serifed forms and a single-storey italic-style construction where applicable, contributing to a fluid reading line and a distinctly editorial texture.