Serif Normal Huley 2 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotations, invitations, literary, refined, classical, warm, text emphasis, classic reading, italic companion, editorial tone, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, flared, lively.
A calligraphic serif italic with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and a lively rightward slant. Strokes show gentle modulation with rounded joins and tapered terminals, producing an oldstyle, bookish texture rather than sharp modern crispness. Letterforms are generously proportioned and open, with broad bowls, long horizontals, and a relaxed rhythm that reads comfortably at text sizes. The lowercase shows flowing italic construction with modest extenders and clear, rounded counters; figures share the same softly serifed, slightly swashy character.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where an italic with character is needed for emphasis, quotations, and captions. It can also serve in elegant headings, title pages, and culturally traditional applications that benefit from a classic serif italic with a relaxed, open texture.
The overall tone feels literary and classical, with a warm, humanist cadence that suggests traditional printing and editorial craft. Its italic voice is expressive without becoming ornamental, lending a refined, confident emphasis in running text.
Likely intended as a conventional text serif italic that prioritizes readability while retaining calligraphic energy. The wide, open forms and controlled modulation point to a design meant to feel traditional and comfortable on the page, with enough personality to stand out in editorial use.
The design keeps consistent stroke endings and serif treatment across caps, lowercase, and numerals, helping it hold together in paragraphs. Wide proportions and open counters give it an airy presence, while the curved entry/exit strokes add movement in headlines and pull quotes.