Serif Normal Hidem 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, elegant, fashion, editorial, dramatic, refined, luxury, editorial impact, condensed elegance, dramatic contrast, hairline serifs, sheared axis, sharp terminals, bracketed serifs, calligraphic.
A condensed italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a distinctly sheared, forward-leaning construction. Strokes snap into sharp wedge-like serifs and tapered terminals, creating crisp entry/exit points and a lively diagonal rhythm. Capitals are tall and narrow with sculpted curves and tight internal spaces, while lowercase forms keep a relatively moderate x-height and long, calligraphic extenders. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with slender joins and pointed ends that emphasize verticality.
Best suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and logotype-style branding where its contrast and condensed rhythm can read large and crisp. It also fits premium packaging and fashion/beauty editorial layouts, especially when generous tracking and leading are available to let the hairlines breathe.
The overall tone is polished and high-style, projecting luxury and editorial sophistication. Its dramatic contrast and narrow stance feel assertive and modern-classic, with a runway or magazine sensibility rather than a purely utilitarian text voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic high-contrast serif voice in a distinctly condensed, italicized form—prioritizing elegance, speed, and visual drama over neutral, long-form readability.
The texture is intentionally streaky and directional: heavy verticals anchor the word shapes while hairline diagonals and serifs add sparkle. In continuous setting, the slanted rhythm and tight proportions create a dense, energetic line that reads as refined display typography.