Serif Normal Fidev 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, posters, branding, formal, classic, editorial, confident, vintage, elegance, authority, expressive italic, editorial impact, bracketed, calligraphic, swashy, sharp, crisp.
A slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show calligraphic influence: tapered stroke endings, angled stress, and lively terminals that often curl or hook, especially in the lowercase. Proportions are relatively generous with sturdy capitals and a lowercase that reads clearly in larger text, while the numerals follow the same high-contrast, editorial rhythm. Overall spacing feels open and the silhouettes are energetic without becoming decorative to the point of script.
Best suited to display and editorial settings such as headlines, magazine titles, book covers, and pull quotes where its contrast and animated terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for brand marks and packaging that want a classic, upscale impression, while longer passages may benefit from comfortable sizing and spacing.
The tone is formal and classic, with an old-style editorial feel that suggests tradition and authority. The swash-like terminals add a touch of flair and motion, making the voice feel confident and slightly vintage rather than strictly utilitarian.
The design appears intended to merge conventional serif structure with a more calligraphic, expressive italic character. It prioritizes elegance and impact through strong contrast, crisp serifs, and distinctive terminals that add personality in display typography.
Several lowercase forms (notably a, f, g, j, y, z) show distinctive entry/exit strokes and curled terminals that give words a flowing texture. The italic angle is consistent, and the combination of sharp serifs with rounded bowls produces a lively, high-contrast sparkle in lines of text.