Serif Normal Appo 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, packaging, assertive, dramatic, editorial, retro, emphasis, impact, classic flair, editorial voice, bracketed, flared, ball terminals, calligraphic, display.
A robust, right-leaning serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and strongly bracketed, wedge-like serifs. Curves are generous and slightly soft at joins, with frequent ball terminals and teardrop endings that add a calligraphic feel. Proportions are expansive with ample internal counters and a lively, uneven rhythm across letters; the lowercase shows single-storey forms and rounded shoulders that keep the texture bold but readable. Numerals are heavy and stylized, with noticeable swelling and tapering that matches the letterforms’ dynamic contrast.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other short-to-medium blocks where its bold texture and expressive serifs can carry the design. It can work for branding and packaging that wants a classic-but-punchy serif voice, and for editorial layouts where contrast and emphasis are priorities.
The overall tone is confident and energetic, pairing classic serif cues with an expressive, headline-forward swagger. The italic slant and high-contrast strokes give it a dramatic, slightly vintage editorial voice that feels more theatrical than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with heightened emphasis and motion, using italicized structure, strong contrast, and decorative terminals to stand out in display and editorial contexts.
In text, the dense weight and active stroke modulation create strong word shapes and a dark typographic color, especially in mixed-case settings. The character of terminals and serifs is consistent throughout, with a repeated motif of flared entries and rounded, ink-trap-like softening at tight curves that helps maintain clarity at large sizes.