Serif Normal Fava 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, magazine headlines, pull quotes, branding, dramatic, literary, formal, classic, emphatic italic, editorial voice, classic refinement, high-impact text, scotch-roman, bracketed, calligraphic, robust, stately.
A robust italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a confident, rightward slant. Bracketed serifs and tapered terminals give the strokes a calligraphic finish, while the overall construction stays disciplined and text-oriented rather than decorative. Uppercase forms feel sturdy and slightly condensed in their internal counters, and the lowercase shows flowing joins and energetic curves, with a two-storey italic “a” and a generous, looping “g”. Numerals and capitals carry the same strong contrast and angled stress, producing a cohesive, high-impact rhythm in setting.
Well suited to editorial typography where a strong italic voice is needed: magazine headings, standfirsts, pull quotes, and cover lines. It can also serve as an expressive accent in branding, packaging, and event collateral where classic serif cues and high-contrast texture help text stand out.
The face conveys a classic, bookish authority with a sense of theatrical emphasis typical of strong italics. Its high contrast and lively curves add urgency and elegance, making it feel at home in traditional publishing and refined branding.
The design appears intended as a confident, traditional italic for text and display emphasis, balancing classic serif structure with visibly calligraphic motion. Its strong contrast and sturdy weight suggest a focus on impactful emphasis in editorial and literary contexts while maintaining a conventional serif foundation.
The italic forms are distinctly shaped rather than simply slanted, with expressive entry/exit strokes and tapered joints that create a continuous, sweeping texture. Heavier verticals paired with hairline connections can make spacing and word shapes feel punchy, especially at larger sizes.