Serif Normal Funuh 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literary, invitations, classic, refined, formal, text italic, editorial elegance, classic readability, formal tone, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, diagonal stress, crisp, sharp terminals.
This typeface is a high-contrast italic serif with crisp hairlines and confidently weighted stems. The letterforms show a clear calligraphic slant and diagonal stress, with bracketed wedge-like serifs and neatly tapered terminals. Curves are smooth and open, counters are well-shaped, and the rhythm across lines is even, giving text a polished, composed texture. Capitals feel stately and slightly wide in presence, while lowercase forms maintain a consistent, readable flow with modest extenders and pronounced italic movement.
It suits long-form reading contexts such as book interiors, essays, and magazine features, especially where an italic voice is needed for emphasis or quotations. It can also perform well in refined display roles—chapter openers, pull quotes, and formal stationery—where its contrast and calligraphic slant can be appreciated at larger sizes.
Overall it conveys a traditional, cultivated tone—elegant and somewhat formal, with the kind of expressive italic energy associated with book typography and editorial settings. The contrast and sharpened finishing details add a sense of sophistication and authority rather than casualness.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that balances classic proportions with a more expressive, calligraphic stroke modulation. Its consistent rhythm and clean finishing suggest it was drawn to remain comfortable in paragraphs while still delivering an elevated, editorial character.
Numerals follow the same italic logic, with strong contrast and clear silhouettes suited to running text. The uppercase italic forms remain stable and legible, while the lowercase shows more cursive influence, creating a natural hierarchy between headline-like caps and fluent text setting.