Serif Normal Finun 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, magazine titles, branding, invitations, elegant, literary, classic, refined, elegance, emphasis, classicism, expressive italic, editorial tone, calligraphic, bracketed, crisp, flowing, swashy.
An italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a clear diagonal stress, giving strokes a crisp, engraved feel. Serifs are bracketed and sharpen into wedge-like terminals, while many lowercase forms carry subtle entry strokes and occasional swashy finishes that add movement. The capitals lean steadily with strong, sculpted bowls and tapered joins, and the overall proportions read slightly expansive, with generous counters and a lively, varied rhythm across letters. Numerals match the style with high-contrast strokes and curved, calligraphic terminals.
It performs best where an expressive italic serif can carry voice—magazine headlines, book covers, cultural posters, and premium branding. It can also work for short passages such as pull quotes or deck copy where its high-contrast texture and calligraphic terminals are an asset rather than a distraction.
The font conveys a polished, literary tone—formal and expressive rather than utilitarian. Its energetic italic slant and sharp, high-contrast detailing suggest tradition, sophistication, and a touch of drama suited to upscale editorial typography.
The design appears intended to provide a classic italic voice with heightened contrast and refined detailing, balancing readability with display-level elegance. Its consistent slant, bracketed serifs, and calligraphic terminals aim to deliver a distinctive, editorial character while staying within conventional serif forms.
In text settings the strong contrast and lively terminals create a distinctive texture, especially in curved letters and in characters with descenders where the calligraphic finishing becomes more apparent. The italic construction remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, preserving a coherent, flowing cadence.