Serif Normal Arluv 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, classic, assertive, dramatic, formal, emphasis, authority, heritage, drama, impact, bracketed, calligraphic, sculpted, crisp, lively.
A slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a strongly modeled, ink-like stroke. Serifs are compact and mostly bracketed, with sharp terminals and occasional wedge-like finishes that reinforce a chiseled, energetic silhouette. Counters are relatively tight and the curves show clear stress, giving the forms a traditional, engraved feel while maintaining a punchy, dark overall color. Spacing appears slightly condensed in text, with a rhythmic, forward-leaning texture and sturdy joins that hold up at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and other editorial or promotional settings where strong typographic voice is desired. It can serve brand marks and packaging that benefit from a heritage, premium tone, and it performs well in short to medium text blocks at larger sizes where the contrast and angled rhythm can be appreciated.
The font reads as confident and editorial, combining classic bookish cues with a more theatrical, headline-ready intensity. Its strong contrast and angled stance add urgency and sophistication, evoking magazine typography, heritage branding, and formal announcements. Overall it feels traditional but emphatic, designed to sound authoritative rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif structure with heightened contrast and a forward-leaning, energetic stance, producing a refined yet forceful typographic color. It prioritizes presence and stylistic character for display and editorial emphasis while retaining familiar serif proportions for readability.
The uppercase shows robust, sculptural forms with crisp interior shaping, while the lowercase introduces more movement through curved terminals and a slightly more calligraphic cadence. Numerals match the overall contrast and slant, supporting consistent color in mixed-content settings. In longer sample text the texture is bold and attention-grabbing, with clear word shapes but a distinctly display-forward presence.