Serif Normal Etben 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, posters, elegant, dramatic, refined, display elegance, luxury tone, editorial voice, expressive italic, hairline serifs, ball terminals, calligraphic, chiseled, brisk rhythm.
This typeface is a high-contrast italic serif with a strongly calligraphic construction: thin hairlines and sharp, tapered entry/exit strokes counterbalance heavy, sculpted main strokes. Serifs are fine and pointed, often forming wedge-like terminals that accentuate the forward slant. Curves show crisp modulation and occasional ball or teardrop terminals, while counters remain relatively open for an italic of this contrast level. Proportions feel slightly lively and irregular in detail, giving the forms a subtly engraved, display-leaning character even in mixed-case text.
Best suited for headlines, magazine/editorial typography, pull quotes, and branding where high contrast and italic movement are desirable. It will shine at display sizes in print or high-resolution digital settings, especially for fashion, beauty, and cultural poster work where a refined, dramatic voice is an asset.
The overall tone is polished and expressive, combining luxury cues with an energetic, fashion-forward slant. Its dramatic contrast and sharp terminals create a sense of sophistication and theater, suited to statements that want to feel curated and high-end rather than purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic italic serif voice with heightened contrast and carefully shaped terminals, prioritizing elegance and expressive motion. It aims to evoke a contemporary editorial luxury feel while retaining conventional serif letter structures for familiar readability in short-form text.
In continuous text the rhythm is noticeably italic and dynamic, with strong thick–thin patterning that creates sparkle at larger sizes. The numerals follow the same stylized contrast and tapering, reading as elegant figures intended to harmonize with display typography.