Serif Normal Hodus 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial design, pull quotes, magazine layouts, branding accents, literary, classic, editorial, refined, formal, text companion, elegant emphasis, classic tone, reading comfort, calligraphic, bracketed, oldstyle, flowing, bookish.
A slanted serif with calligraphic construction and gently modulated stroke weight. The letterforms show bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, and a rhythmic forward lean that creates continuous, flowing texture in words. Curves are round and open, with slightly variable widths across glyphs and a balanced, traditional proportioning that keeps counters clear while maintaining an elegant, pen-like finish.
Works well for long-form reading where an italic is needed with strong readability, as well as for editorial components like pull quotes, introductions, captions, and emphasis within serif text. It also suits refined branding moments—logos, packaging, and invitations—especially when a traditional, cultured voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with an editorial polish that feels established rather than experimental. Its italic voice reads as expressive and refined, suitable for emphasis that still looks formal and composed.
The design appears intended to provide a versatile, traditional italic companion with a distinctly calligraphic texture—lively enough to feel handwritten in spirit, but structured enough for consistent typesetting.
Capital forms are dignified and slightly expansive, pairing well with the more animated lowercase, which features noticeable entry/exit strokes and looped shapes in letters like the single-storey forms and the w-like construction. Numerals follow the same slanted, oldstyle-inflected rhythm, with smooth curves and angled stress that blend naturally into text.