Serif Normal Tulel 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classic, formal, italic emphasis, editorial elegance, classical tone, calligraphic flair, calligraphic, hairline, bracketed, flowing, crisp.
A high-contrast serif italic with sharp hairlines, tapered entry/exit strokes, and distinctly bracketed serifs. The capitals are moderately wide with graceful, sweeping curves (notably in C, G, Q, and S) and a consistent rightward slant. Lowercase forms are narrow-to-moderate with lively, calligraphic modulation; ascenders are tall and the italics show pronounced stroke tapering in letters like a, f, k, v, and w. Numerals follow the same contrasty, drawn rhythm, with delicate thins and prominent diagonals that emphasize the italic motion.
Well-suited for editorial typography where an elegant italic is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, and headlines, and it can also serve in book typography for chapter openers and refined display passages. Its contrasty detailing also fits upscale invitations, cultural branding, and packaging where a classic, formal tone is desired.
The overall tone is polished and bookish, with a traditional, cultivated feel. Its crisp contrast and flowing italic gestures suggest sophistication and a slightly dramatic, editorial presence rather than a casual voice.
The design appears intended as a refined, classical italic that brings calligraphic energy to conventional serif proportions. It emphasizes graceful movement and contrast to add elegance in both display and high-quality text settings.
In text, the letterforms create a bright, sparkling texture due to very fine horizontals and hairline joins. The italic construction is expressive—especially in the curved terminals and the extended swashes on forms like the Q and the ampersand—while still maintaining an orderly, classical rhythm.