Serif Normal Anduj 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, posters, elegant, dramatic, refined, elegance, display impact, editorial voice, luxury branding, expressive italic, calligraphic, bracketed, sheared, crisp, swashy.
A high-contrast italic serif with strongly sheared, calligraphic construction and crisp hairlines against weighty stems. The serifs are sharply tapered and often wedge-like, with subtle bracketing where strokes meet. Curves are lively and slightly exaggerated, giving round letters a sculpted, dynamic texture, while diagonals and joins show a pen-informed logic. Proportions run on the wider side with a fluid rhythm, and several letters and numerals feature distinctive entry/exit strokes that read as restrained swashes rather than ornament for ornament’s sake.
This face excels in headlines, magazine layouts, pull quotes, and large-scale typographic moments where contrast and italic motion can be appreciated. It’s also well-suited to fashion and luxury branding, packaging accents, and event or cultural posters. For body text, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous spacing, where the fine hairlines remain clear.
The overall tone is sophisticated and theatrical, with a distinctly editorial polish. Its dramatic contrast and energetic italic flow suggest luxury, romance, and classic print refinement, while the crisp finishing keeps it feeling modern enough for contemporary branding and design.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-end italic voice—pairing traditional serif structure with a more expressive, pen-like liveliness. It aims to provide immediate elegance and impact, prioritizing display clarity and refined character over neutrality.
Uppercase forms present a stately presence with pronounced stress and sharp terminals, while the lowercase leans more cursive in feel, creating a noticeable hierarchy. Numerals match the same high-contrast language and include eye-catching curves and terminals that reinforce a premium, display-forward character.