Serif Normal Gumar 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, quotations, packaging, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, text emphasis, editorial clarity, traditional tone, crafted elegance, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, humanist, lively.
This is a slanted serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and moderately modulated strokes. The letterforms show a humanist, slightly calligraphic construction: rounded bowls feel open, diagonals and joins are gently softened, and terminals often finish with subtle hooks or teardrop-like shapes. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, while lowercase forms keep a steady rhythm with a fairly traditional, text-oriented structure; the italic slant and varied curve tension give words a lively flow. Numerals are oldstyle in feel, with some figures descending below the baseline and showing the same serifed, angled stress as the letters.
It works well for book and magazine typography, especially for italic roles such as emphasis, introductions, captions, and pull quotes. The refined serifs and traditional proportions also fit classic branding, upscale packaging, and printed pieces like invitations or programs where a polished, literary tone is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting editorial tradition and careful typesetting rather than overt display. Its italic voice reads as expressive but controlled—suited to emphasis, quotations, and refined branding that wants warmth without losing formality.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, readable serif italic with a humanist backbone and enough lively detailing to feel crafted in continuous text. It aims to balance editorial seriousness with graceful movement, giving emphasized text a distinct but harmonious voice alongside a companion roman.
The texture in paragraphs is smooth and continuous, with clear word shapes and a consistent left-to-right movement driven by the slant. Curves are generous and counters remain readable at text sizes, while the more animated italic details (hooks, entry strokes, and angled serifs) add character that becomes more noticeable at larger sizes.