Serif Normal Faba 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, invitations, elegant, dramatic, refined, elegance, luxury, expression, editorial tone, display emphasis, high-contrast, calligraphic, bracketed serifs, flowing, crisp.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharply tapered hairlines and weighty, sculpted stems. The letterforms show calligraphic modulation and lively, angled stress, with crisp bracketed serifs that often resolve into pointed, slightly flared terminals. Curves are smooth and generous, while joins and intersections stay clean and controlled, creating a polished rhythm that reads as formal and intentional. Numerals and capitals carry the same sweeping, display-like energy, with occasional flourished details in select shapes that add motion without turning into full script.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other short-to-medium settings where contrast and italic movement can be appreciated. It pairs well with refined branding, fashion and lifestyle editorial design, premium packaging accents, and formal stationery where an elegant, expressive serif is desired.
The font communicates sophistication and drama, combining a classic italic voice with a distinctly fashion-forward sheen. Its contrast and sweeping forms feel luxurious and expressive, suggesting premium editorial styling rather than utilitarian text neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a glamorous, high-end italic serif voice with strong calligraphic character—built to attract attention and elevate tone while maintaining a cohesive, classical foundation.
Several glyphs feature expressive swashes or curled terminals (notably in some lowercase and select capitals), giving the texture a more ornamental cadence than a purely bookish italic. The italic angle is pronounced and the contrast is strong enough that texture becomes noticeably airy in longer lines.