Serif Normal Funed 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial design, book typography, magazine leads, pull quotes, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classical, editorial, italic emphasis, editorial polish, classic elegance, formal tone, hairline serifs, calligraphic, bracketed serifs, swashy, crisp.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick-to-thin modulation and crisp, hairline terminals. The forms show a calligraphic, slightly swashed construction: entry and exit strokes taper sharply, curves are smooth and taut, and many letters lean with a consistent forward angle. Serifs read as fine and bracketed, with a delicate, engraved-like finish on horizontals and terminals. Proportions feel traditional with moderate counters, and spacing appears set for continuous reading while still giving capitals a stately, display-friendly presence.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazine leads, book forewords, and refined long-form settings where an italic voice is needed for emphasis. It also works effectively for pull quotes, poetry, and formal materials like invitations or programs, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the contrast and tapering details can be appreciated.
The overall tone is polished and cultured, evoking classic book typography and formal publishing. Its sharp contrast and flowing italic rhythm lend a sense of sophistication and ceremony, with a subtly dramatic flair in larger settings.
This design appears intended as a classic italic companion for text and display, providing an expressive, high-contrast voice grounded in conventional serif traditions. The aim seems to balance readability with a distinctly elegant, calligraphic sheen for emphasis and headline moments.
Numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast logic and appear designed to harmonize with text rather than stand apart as purely tabular forms. The italic construction is consistent across uppercase and lowercase, and the sample text suggests a lively texture with clear word shapes and a distinctly editorial cadence.