Serif Normal Simel 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, fashion, elegant, dramatic, refined, elegance, editorial tone, display impact, classic italic, calligraphic, sharp, crisp, slanted, high-waisted.
A high-contrast italic serif with a brisk, forward slant and crisp, tapered terminals. Strokes move from hairline thins to robust verticals, producing a lively, shimmering rhythm in text. Serifs are sharp and fine, often wedge-like, with a distinctly calligraphic feel in curves and joins; counters stay fairly open, and the overall proportions lean toward tall, narrow forms. Numerals follow the same contrast and italic stress, with clearly modeled bowls and delicate finishing details.
Well suited to magazine typography, fashion and lifestyle branding, and other display-led work where contrast and italic movement are desirable. It can also serve as an accent face in editorial systems—ideal for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short passages that benefit from a refined, high-style voice.
The overall tone is polished and dramatic, with an unmistakably editorial energy. It feels luxurious and expressive rather than neutral, bringing a sense of sophistication and motion that reads as contemporary-classic.
Designed to deliver a classic italic serif impression with heightened contrast and a modern, fashion-forward sharpness. The intent appears to be expressive readability—maintaining familiar serif structures while emphasizing elegance, motion, and visual impact.
The italic construction is pronounced and consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, with energetic diagonals and slightly springy curves. In larger settings the hairlines and sharp serifs become a key part of the personality, while in longer text the strong contrast creates an elegant, textured color.