Serif Normal Etgan 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, luxury branding, packaging, invitations, fashion, editorial, elegant, refined, dramatic, luxury tone, editorial voice, expressive italics, classic refinement, hairline serifs, calligraphic, didone-like, sharp terminals, sweeping italics.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with razor-thin hairlines and emphatic, tapered thick strokes. Serifs are delicate and sharply finished, with many joins resolving into fine points rather than blunt endings. The italics show a calligraphic construction: angled stress, flowing entry/exit strokes, and occasional swash-like terminals that extend slightly beyond the core letterform. Proportions feel classical and slightly narrow in the rounds, while spacing and rhythm remain even enough for continuous setting despite the dramatic contrast.
It suits fashion and lifestyle editorial design, elegant headlines, and premium brand identities where a refined italic voice is desired. It will also work well on packaging, invitations, and short-form display typography where the hairlines and sharp terminals can be appreciated. For best results, give it generous size and thoughtful spacing to preserve the fine strokes.
The overall tone is polished and luxurious, with a couture/editorial feel. Its sharp refinement and sweeping italic movement read as sophisticated and theatrical, more about style and voice than neutrality. The high contrast and fine details add a sense of precision and exclusivity.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic high-fashion italic serif with strong contrast and a lively, calligraphic rhythm. It prioritizes elegance and expressive motion while keeping the underlying forms conventional enough to remain readable in short text settings.
Uppercase forms lean toward crisp, sculpted silhouettes, while the lowercase is more expressive, with pronounced curves and occasional flourished terminals. Numerals follow the same contrast and italic slant, appearing display-oriented with delicate hairline features that will be more noticeable at larger sizes.