Serif Normal Fumov 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book design, headlines, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classical, formal emphasis, classic elegance, editorial voice, literary tone, calligraphic, wedge serif, bracketed, crisp, forward slant.
A high-contrast serif italic with a pronounced forward slant and crisp, tapered serifs. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation, with hairline joins and sharp terminals that feel clean rather than rounded. The capitals are relatively upright in construction but slanted, with classic proportions and well-defined wedge-like serifs, while the lowercase has a lively rhythm with compact apertures and italic entry/exit strokes. Numerals follow the same contrast and slant, giving figures a slightly formal, bookish presence.
Works well for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and introductory text where an italic voice is desired. It can also serve elegantly in book design for titles, chapter openings, or emphasized passages, and in formal collateral such as invitations or announcements where a refined serif italic is appropriate.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, evoking literary and editorial typography. Its sharp contrast and energetic italic movement add sophistication and a sense of ceremony, making it feel well-suited to refined, high-end communication.
The design appears intended as a classic, high-contrast italic that reads as authoritative and cultured while still providing lively motion across a line. It aims to deliver a conventional serif texture with added refinement through sharp modulation and neatly tapered serifs.
Spacing appears open enough for display sizes, with the italic slant creating a dynamic horizontal flow. The design leans toward a conventional text-serif model, but the contrast and pointed details give it extra sparkle when set larger.