Serif Normal Gubon 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, packaging, branding, classic, warm, traditional, literary, readability, text emphasis, classic tone, editorial utility, warmth, bracketed, calligraphic, robust, lively, old-style.
A sturdy italic serif with bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, and a gently calligraphic stroke flow. The forms show moderate modulation and a noticeably lively rhythm, with slightly swelling curves and soft joins that keep the texture from feeling rigid. Counters are open and the spacing reads comfortable in text, while capitals maintain strong presence with stable verticals and subtly tapered serifs. The numerals and lowercase follow the same energetic slant, with smooth curves and a consistent, dark typographic color.
Well suited for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or running text. It can also work effectively in magazines, literary branding, and packaging that benefits from a classic, personable serif with strong presence at display sizes.
The overall tone feels classic and bookish, with an editorial confidence and a warm, traditional character. Its italic is expressive without becoming decorative, suggesting familiarity, authority, and a slightly old-world refinement suited to narrative or formal contexts.
The letterforms appear intended to deliver a conventional, readable serif with a confident italic that remains smooth and consistent across a full basic set. The design prioritizes dependable text color and familiar proportions while adding a touch of calligraphic warmth to keep the page lively.
The design leans on rounded, bracketed serif shaping and soft, ink-like endings rather than sharp wedges, which gives it a friendly, approachable texture at larger sizes. The italic angle is clear and continuous across cases, helping it function as a true text italic rather than a slanted roman.