Serif Normal Runol 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, pull quotes, classic, authoritative, scholarly, dramatic, emphasis, authority, classic flavor, high impact, editorial voice, bracketed, calligraphic, robust, angular, flared.
A robust italic serif with pronounced, bracketed wedge-like serifs and a strong forward slant. Strokes show a clear diagonal stress and moderate modulation, with sharp terminals and slightly flared joins that give the forms a carved, calligraphic feel. Uppercase letters are compact and forceful, while lowercase shapes are rounder and weighty, with a single-storey “a” and “g” and a deep, descending “j.” Numerals are sturdy and traditional, with angled cuts and pronounced terminals that match the letterforms.
Best suited to short-to-medium text at larger sizes where the energetic italic and wedge serifs can be appreciated—headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and book or magazine titling. It can also work for branded editorial applications that want a traditional serif voice with extra motion and emphasis.
The overall tone is traditional and assertive, blending bookish refinement with a slightly theatrical, old-style energy. Its italic rhythm and crisp wedges lend a sense of motion and emphasis, making it feel confident and editorial rather than quiet or purely neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading model with heightened emphasis: a bold, characterful italic that adds drama, momentum, and classic authority without departing into novelty. Its consistent wedge-serif language and strong diagonal rhythm suggest a focus on impactful typography for titles and standout text.
Spacing appears relatively generous for an italic, helping the heavy strokes and active serifs avoid clumping in display settings. The italic construction reads as deliberately stylized—more of a characterful italic than a subtle companion—reinforced by sharp diagonals in letters like K, V, W, X, and Z and the lively, sweeping entry/exit strokes across the lowercase.