Serif Normal Remy 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Sally' and 'FS Sally Paneuropean' by Fontsmith and 'Skema Pro' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, pull quotes, dramatic, vintage, assertive, editorial, sporty, impact, heritage, motion, display, emphasis, wedge serifs, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, swashy, angular.
A forceful italic serif with prominent wedge-like, often bracketed serifs and a noticeably calligraphic stress. Strokes show sharp thick–thin modulation and crisp terminals, with many letters carrying pointed beaks, spurs, and slightly tapered joins. The forms lean decisively forward and feel compact in their internal spaces, creating a dark, rhythmic texture; curves are rounded but frequently end in angular cuts that heighten the sense of motion. Numerals and capitals match the same energetic, chiseled treatment, with strong diagonals and emphatic entry/exit strokes.
Best suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, promotional posters, packaging, and brand marks where its dramatic contrast and angular detailing can be appreciated. It also works well for short editorial accents like pull quotes or section openers, especially when a vintage-leaning, energetic italic is desired.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical—more headline-driven than quiet or bookish. Its sharp serifs and brisk italic movement suggest a vintage, poster-like confidence, with a slightly sporty, attention-grabbing edge that reads as dynamic and assertive.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif foundation with amplified, stylized italic energy—using sharp wedges, high contrast, and sculpted terminals to create impact and momentum. It prioritizes personality and presence over neutrality, aiming for strong recognition in headline and branding contexts.
Across the alphabet the design leans on repeated motifs—beaked terminals, triangular serifs, and pointed punctuation-like cuts—which gives it a cohesive, branded feel. The dense color and high contrast help it pop in short bursts, while the busy detail in the serifs and joins becomes most noticeable at larger sizes.