Serif Normal Finoh 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, formal, literary, refined, classic, editorial tone, classic text, elegant emphasis, traditional voice, bracketed, calligraphic, dynamic, sharp, crisp.
This typeface is a right-leaning serif with pronounced contrast between thick and thin strokes and crisp, tapered terminals. Serifs are bracketed and wedge-like, giving the letterforms a chiseled yet fluid finish. The rhythm is lively, with slightly swelling curves and tapered joins that suggest a calligraphic influence. Uppercase forms feel broad and stable, while lowercase features compact counters and energetic diagonals, creating a strong typographic color at text sizes.
Well-suited to book and magazine settings where an expressive italic serif can carry long-form reading with a refined tone. It also works effectively for headlines, subheads, and pull quotes, especially when a traditional, upscale voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with an editorial elegance that reads as established and trustworthy. Its strong italic slant and high-contrast detailing add a sense of motion and sophistication, leaning toward a literary or ceremonial voice rather than casual everyday UI.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading experience with added dynamism from an italic, high-contrast construction. Its shapes aim to balance classical proportions with a sharper, more animated texture for editorial and literary applications.
The numerals follow the same sharp, calligraphic logic, with angled stress and distinct figure shapes that stand out well in running text. Capitals and lowercase share consistent contrast and serif treatment, producing a cohesive, classical texture in paragraphs.