Serif Normal Hidag 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazines, pull quotes, headlines, elegant, literary, classic, refined, text italic, typographic emphasis, compact setting, classic tone, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, diagonal stress, tapered stems, compact spacing.
A compact, italic serif with pronounced stroke contrast and a clear diagonal stress. Serifs are bracketed and sharp, with tapered entry and exit strokes that give many forms a slightly calligraphic, drawn-with-a-pen feel. The rhythm is tight and upright-leaning in its spacing despite the slant, with narrow letterforms and crisp inner counters. Numerals and capitals follow the same high-contrast logic, with slender hairlines and sturdier main strokes that keep the texture lively in text.
Well suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis—such as book interiors, magazine features, and pull quotes. It can also serve in compact headlines or subheads where a refined, high-contrast texture is desirable without becoming overly decorative.
The overall tone is elegant and literary, balancing traditional bookish manners with a brisk, energetic slant. Its high-contrast sparkle and compact width lend it a refined, editorial presence that feels at home in sophisticated print settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable italic serif with a compact footprint and a refined contrast model, aimed at delivering a traditional italic tone for continuous text and typographic emphasis.
The italic construction is consistent across cases, and the forms keep a disciplined, conventional skeleton rather than flamboyant swashes. Round letters show noticeable modulation, while straight-sided letters use firm verticals paired with thin cross-strokes, producing a crisp, polished page color.