Serif Normal Etmay 2 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, fashion, headlines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, airy, luxury tone, display impact, editorial voice, italic emphasis, didone-like, hairline serifs, needle terminals, calligraphic, high-waisted.
A sharply modeled italic serif with dramatic thick–thin modulation and crisp hairline serifs. Strokes taper into needle-like terminals, with smooth, sweeping entry and exit strokes that create a fluid diagonal rhythm across words. Capitals are tall and poised with delicate bracketless-looking serifs and pronounced contrast, while the lowercase shows narrow, drawn-out forms with tapered joins and a gently calligraphic axis. Figures follow the same refined pattern, mixing sturdy main strokes with fine hairlines and elegant curves.
Best suited to display typography where its contrast and italic energy can be appreciated—magazine headlines, pull quotes, luxury branding, and elegant event materials. It can also work for short-form editorial text at comfortable sizes, especially in high-quality print or high-resolution digital contexts where fine hairlines remain clear.
The overall tone is polished and couture-leaning, projecting sophistication and editorial glamour. Its sleek contrast and italic motion feel expressive and upscale, lending a sense of ceremony and cultivated taste rather than utilitarian neutrality.
This design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-fashion interpretation of the classic italic serif, prioritizing grace, sharpness, and visual drama. The strong contrast and precise terminals aim to create a premium, attention-getting texture for refined typography.
In text settings the thin hairlines and tight, angled rhythm emphasize sparkle and texture, especially in combinations with repeated diagonals and curved letters. The italic slant is consistent and gives the face momentum, while the extreme contrast makes spacing and background color feel more prominent in the overall color of the paragraph.