Serif Normal Fama 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, refined, dramatic, fashion, classical, display elegance, dramatic emphasis, luxury tone, editorial voice, calligraphic feel, hairline serifs, calligraphic, bracketed, sculpted, crisp.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharp, tapered hairlines and assertive, swelling main strokes that create a distinctly calligraphic rhythm. Serifs are fine and pointed, often with subtle bracketing and a cut, chiseled quality at joins and terminals. The italic construction shows lively entry/exit strokes, a single-storey “a,” and flowing, angled forms with crisp counters; capitals feel slightly more formal and stately, while lowercase has more movement and modulation. Numerals follow the same contrast and slant, reading clearly with elegant, narrow hairlines and rounded stress.
This style performs best in display and editorial contexts where contrast and italic movement are assets—magazine headlines, pull quotes, book or journal titling, and refined brand statements. It can also work for premium packaging and short-form copy where a luxurious, expressive serif is desired.
The overall tone is polished and expressive, combining old-style elegance with a fashion-forward sharpness. Its pronounced stroke modulation and crisp finishing give it a confident, high-end voice suited to sophisticated, dramatic typography.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant italic voice with strong calligraphic influence, prioritizing contrast, rhythm, and a refined surface for attention-grabbing typography. It aims to feel traditional in structure while adding dramatic energy through sharp hairlines, sculpted terminals, and a confident slant.
At text sizes the hairlines and pointed serifs create a sparkling texture, while the broader strokes keep the lines from feeling fragile. The italic slant is consistent across cases, producing a cohesive, energetic line flow that emphasizes forward motion and emphasis.