Serif Normal Holab 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial text, literary fiction, quotations, magazine, literary, classic, formal, refined, editorial, readability, classic emphasis, editorial tone, traditional typography, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, dynamic, curved.
A right-leaning serif italic with bracketed serifs and a gently calligraphic stroke flow. Stems and joins show moderate contrast with tapered terminals, and the letterforms maintain an even, bookish rhythm rather than sharp, high-fashion extremes. Uppercase shapes are broad and steady, while the lowercase uses lively entry and exit strokes with rounded counters and softly cupped serifs; overall spacing reads slightly open for an italic, supporting continuous text. Figures follow the same italic slant and modulation, with oldstyle-like movement and varied widths that keep the texture animated.
Well-suited for long-form typography where an italic is needed for emphasis, citations, or foreign words, particularly in books and editorial layouts. It also works for refined headlines, pull quotes, and classical branding applications that benefit from a traditional serif italic tone.
The font conveys a traditional, literary tone—polished and calm, with a subtle handwritten energy typical of classic book italics. It feels formal without becoming brittle, lending an elegant emphasis that remains readable and composed.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that prioritizes readability and an elegant, calligraphic cadence. Its moderated contrast and bracketed serifs suggest a focus on comfortable continuous reading while providing a distinctly classic italic character.
Across both the grid and the text sample, the slant is consistent and the stress appears gently diagonal, contributing to a warm, humanist texture. The italics are clearly cursive in construction (not merely oblique), giving emphasis a distinct voice in running text.