Serif Normal Solus 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book design, luxury branding, headlines, elegant, fashion, literary, classic, refinement, emphasis, prestige, editorial voice, classicism, didone-like, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, pointed apexes, bracketless feel.
This typeface is a high-contrast italic serif with a calligraphic, forward slant and crisp, hairline finishing strokes. Stems are dark and sculpted while joins and serifs taper quickly into fine, sharp terminals, producing a refined, slightly dramatic rhythm. Proportions feel classical and text-oriented, with compact lowercase forms and lively, angled entry/exit strokes that help letters connect visually in running text. The overall color is varied by the strong thick–thin modulation and the italic construction, giving lines a dynamic cadence rather than a uniform texture.
It works best for editorial typography, magazine layouts, and book typography where an elegant italic voice is needed for emphasis or display. The sharp contrast and refined details also suit luxury branding, invitations, and short headlines or pull quotes, especially at sizes large enough to preserve the delicate hairlines.
The tone is polished and cultured, evoking editorial sophistication and a sense of tradition. Its sharp contrasts and graceful slant read as stylish and high-end, with a subtle theatricality suited to premium branding and formal publishing contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic italic serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and crisp finishing details, providing an expressive, premium tone for sophisticated text and display settings. It prioritizes elegance and rhythm in continuous reading while maintaining a distinctly stylized italic presence.
In the sample text, the italic structure and narrow hairlines create an airy, sparkling top-end, while the heavier main strokes keep the line from feeling fragile. Numerals match the italic, high-contrast logic and look designed to sit comfortably alongside text rather than as rigid tabular figures.