Serif Normal Etrij 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, fashion, headlines, branding, packaging, elegant, editorial, classic, refined, elegance, luxury, display clarity, classic tone, didone-like, hairline, calligraphic, high-contrast, crisp.
A high-contrast italic serif with a sharp, polished drawing and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Hairline serifs and terminals are clean and pointed, while main strokes stay dark and confident, creating a bright, shimmering texture in text. The italics show a lively, calligraphic flow with sweeping entry/exit strokes, compact counters, and crisp joins; round letters keep a taut, oval stress. Numerals follow the same contrast and slanted rhythm, with delicate hairlines and strong verticals.
Well suited to magazine and book display typography, fashion and beauty layouts, and premium branding where high contrast and an italic voice add elegance. It can also work for pull quotes, invitations, and packaging when used at sizes that preserve its fine hairlines.
The font conveys a poised, luxurious tone associated with classic European editorial typography. Its dramatic contrast and graceful italic movement feel sophisticated and stylish, with a slightly theatrical, headline-ready presence.
The design appears intended as a refined, high-fashion italic serif that prioritizes elegance and contrast, offering a classic editorial voice for display-led typography while maintaining a coherent rhythm in continuous text when given enough size and spacing.
At larger sizes the hairlines read razor-sharp and the forms feel couture and precise; in dense settings the contrast produces a sparkling cadence that benefits from comfortable tracking and generous line spacing. The italic angle and tapered details give words an energetic forward motion.