Serif Normal Gureg 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literary titles, quotations, classic, literary, warm, refined, old-style, readability, editorial tone, classic voice, warmth, bracketed, calligraphic, soft serif, diagonal stress, ink-trap feel.
A gently italic serif with soft, bracketed terminals and a low-contrast, old-style construction. Strokes are smoothly modeled with subtle diagonal stress and slightly sheared forms that keep the rhythm lively without becoming cursive. Serifs are modest and rounded rather than sharp, giving joins and endings a softened, inked-in feel. Proportions are comfortable and text-oriented, with a steady x-height and open counters; round letters (like O/C) are broad and calm while diagonals and curves add a mild, organic irregularity.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, captions, or pull quotes. It also works for literary titles, invitations, and brand language that benefits from a classic serif with a gentle, approachable slant.
The overall tone feels traditional and bookish, with an inviting warmth that suggests hand-guided drawing rather than rigid geometry. Its italic slant adds motion and elegance, reading as cultured and slightly nostalgic rather than formal or severe.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, highly readable italic serif with a softened, humanist touch—offering traditional credibility while keeping the texture warm and fluid in continuous text.
The lowercase shows a flowing, editorial italic character with single-storey forms where expected and a friendly, readable texture in paragraphs. Numerals and capitals keep the same softened serif treatment, supporting continuous reading and display settings without looking overly decorative.