Serif Normal Haboh 2 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, invitations, branding, elegant, refined, fashion, classic, elegance, emphasis, luxury, hairline serifs, calligraphic, bracketed serifs, flowing, delicate.
This is a sharply slanted serif italic with pronounced thick–thin modulation and hairline connecting strokes. Serifs are fine and lightly bracketed, often tapering into needle-like terminals, while curves show a smooth, calligraphic sweep. Proportions feel compact and controlled with moderate extenders; counters stay open despite the thin joins, and spacing reads even in text. Numerals and capitals share the same crisp, high-contrast construction, with angled entry strokes and clean, pointed finishing details.
Best suited to display typography where its contrast and italic energy can be appreciated—editorial headlines, pull quotes, fashion and lifestyle layouts, and premium branding. It can work for short passages when set generously, but it is most compelling for titles and emphasis rather than dense, small-size text.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, leaning toward fashion and literary sophistication. Its fluid italic motion and delicate finishing convey a sense of luxury, romance, and formality without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a refined italic companion for sophisticated typography, emphasizing graceful movement, crisp detail, and a luxurious page color. It prioritizes elegance and expressive stroke contrast over ruggedness or utilitarian neutrality.
The italic rhythm is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving lines a continuous forward momentum. Very thin hairlines and sharp terminals create a bright, sparkling texture, especially at larger sizes, while the strong contrast produces a distinctly engraved feel.