Serif Normal Gurow 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, magazines, quotations, classic, literary, formal, refined, text italic, readability, editorial tone, classic voice, economy, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, tapered, crisp.
A slanted text serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently tapered strokes that keep the color even while still showing clear thick–thin modulation. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, with rounded joins and modest terminals that avoid sharp ball forms. Uppercase proportions are compact and traditional, while the lowercase shows a lively rhythm with a single-storey “a,” a looped “g,” and a long, sweeping “f,” all contributing to a continuous italic flow. Numerals follow the same angled, serifed construction with open counters and softly curved spines.
Well-suited to continuous reading in books and editorial layouts, especially for passages set in italic such as emphasis, quotations, and captions. Its steady texture and conventional serif vocabulary also make it appropriate for formal documents and literary titling where a classic italic tone is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a poised, slightly expressive italic character. It feels polished and conservative rather than flashy, suggesting established editorial and literary contexts. The slant and tapered details add a subtle sense of motion and elegance without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended as a readable, conventional italic for text typography, prioritizing consistent rhythm and familiar serif cues. Its restrained contrast and bracketed serifs point to comfortable, print-oriented legibility with a modest calligraphic warmth.
The italic construction reads consistently across capitals, lowercase, and figures, with clear entry/exit strokes and restrained terminal treatments. Letterforms maintain a steady texture in text, and the narrower set encourages economical line lengths while retaining clarity in counters and apertures.