Serif Normal Fafi 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, fashion, magazines, headlines, book covers, elegant, classic, dramatic, elegance, display impact, classic feel, calligraphic motion, high contrast, calligraphic, bracketed serifs, hairline serifs, swashy.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharp, wedge-like serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The letterforms have a forward-leaning, calligraphic rhythm, with tapered terminals, hairline joins, and crisp entry/exit strokes that create a lively diagonal flow. Uppercase characters feel stately and slightly expansive, while the lowercase shows fluid connections and occasional swash-like turns (notably in letters such as f, g, y, and z). Numerals follow the same contrasty, old-style sensibility, with curved strokes and thin hairlines that echo the text forms.
This style excels in editorial headlines, fashion and lifestyle layouts, pull quotes, and book-cover titling where contrast and italic momentum are desirable. It can also work for short passages in high-quality print or large sizes, especially when paired with a quieter roman or sans for supporting text.
The overall tone is refined and dramatic, leaning toward fashion and literary elegance rather than utilitarian text neutrality. Its sharp contrast and brisk italic movement give it a confident, upscale voice suited to expressive typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast italic voice with a distinctly calligraphic cadence—prioritizing sophistication, motion, and sparkle over ruggedness or utilitarian readability.
In the sample text, the dark thick strokes set up strong word shapes, while the hairline serifs and thin diagonals add sparkle but can become delicate at small sizes or on low-resolution output. The italic angle and tapered details create a distinctly formal, display-leaning texture even in paragraph-like settings.