Serif Normal Gumut 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, branding, literary, classic, cultured, formal, refined, text reading, editorial tone, classic elegance, italic emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, moderate stress, tapered.
This typeface is a slanted serif with bracketed, gently tapered serifs and softly modulated strokes. The letterforms show oldstyle proportions, with rounded bowls, a slightly calligraphic stroke flow, and a moderate diagonal stress that reads clearly in both the roman-style capitals and the more cursive-feeling lowercase. Curves are smooth and open, terminals are subtly sheared, and spacing feels even, giving paragraphs a steady, traditional rhythm. Numerals follow the same angled, serifed construction, blending comfortably with text.
It suits editorial typography where a traditional serif voice is desired—book pages, essays, magazines, and long-form reading at comfortable sizes. The slanted, refined character also works well for headlines, pull quotes, formal announcements, and branding that aims for a classic, established feel.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a polished, bookish presence. Its italic angle and calligraphic inflection add a sense of motion and elegance without becoming ornamental, projecting a composed, editorial mood.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif experience with an italic-forward, calligraphic flavor—balancing readability and tradition with a touch of elegance and movement for editorial and literary settings.
Capitals appear sturdy and conventional with restrained ornamentation, while the lowercase carries more of the italic character through flowing joins and angled terminals. The ampersand and punctuation in the sample text feel traditional and slightly lively, reinforcing a print-oriented, refined personality.