Serif Normal Dipi 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, retro, confident, friendly, dramatic, impact, nostalgia, warmth, expressiveness, bracketed serifs, soft terminals, ball terminals, calligraphic, lively rhythm.
A very heavy italic serif with strongly bracketed serifs, rounded joins, and smooth, brush-like modulation. The forms are compact and sturdy, with ample internal counters that keep the bold weight readable. Curves are generously swollen and corners are softened, producing an organic rhythm rather than a mechanical one. Numerals and capitals lean consistently and show pronounced, sculpted terminals that emphasize a dark, continuous texture in text.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where the bold, slanted texture can carry personality at a glance—posters, title cards, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for short bursts of text such as pull quotes or navigation labels when a confident, vintage-leaning emphasis is desired.
The tone is expressive and energetic, mixing a classic serif foundation with a showy, nostalgic flair. Its forward slant and chunky shapes read as confident and slightly playful, with a cinematic, headline-driven personality rather than a quiet bookish one.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, attention-grabbing italic serif with a warm, hand-influenced finish. It prioritizes impact and character through thick strokes, softened details, and lively curves while maintaining recognizable, conventional serif structures.
Stroke endings often resolve into rounded or subtly flared terminals, and the bracketing gives transitions a carved, cushiony feel. Spacing appears tuned for a dense, impactful line, creating a strong silhouette in word shapes—especially in caps-heavy settings.