Serif Normal Rubal 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Breve Slab Text' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, pull quotes, classic, literary, formal, refined, text italic, readability, traditional voice, editorial tone, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, wedge serifs, open apertures.
This is an italic serif with a traditional, bookish construction and gently bracketed wedge serifs. Strokes show moderate contrast with smooth transitions into serifs and softly modeled curves, giving a warm, oldstyle color on the page. The italic angle is consistent and fairly lively, with slightly tapered terminals and clear entry/exit strokes on many lowercase forms. Counters are open and rounded, and the overall rhythm is even without feeling rigid, producing a comfortable text texture in continuous setting.
It suits long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine typography where an italic needs to remain legible and composed. It also works well for emphasis, pull quotes, and literary or institutional titling that benefits from a classic serif italic voice.
The tone is classic and literary, with a formal, editorial voice reminiscent of traditional print typography. Its slanted, calligraphic flavor adds motion and elegance, reading as refined rather than decorative.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional italic companion for text typography, prioritizing readability and a traditional printed feel while maintaining a graceful, slightly calligraphic motion.
Uppercase letters feel sturdy and traditional, while the lowercase carries most of the cursive energy; together they create a familiar, book-italic hierarchy. Figures are italic as well and appear designed to blend smoothly into text rather than stand apart as display numerals.