Serif Normal Fumam 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, invitations, branding, classic, literary, refined, formal, elegant emphasis, editorial voice, classic revival, formal tone, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, diagonal stress, ink-trap free, crisp terminals.
A high-contrast serif with an italic construction and a distinctly calligraphic rhythm. Strokes transition from hairline thins to robust stems with diagonal stress, and the letterforms lean with energetic, slightly variable widths across the set. Serifs are crisp and bracketed, with sharp wedge-like entry/exit strokes and tapered terminals that keep counters open despite the contrast. Capitals feel stately and sculpted, while the lowercase is lively and fluid, with compact joins and pronounced modulation that reads clearly at display sizes.
Well suited for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and magazine-style typography where an elegant italic voice is needed. It can support book covers, cultural branding, and formal materials such as invitations or programs, especially when set at medium to large sizes to preserve the thin strokes.
The overall tone is traditional and cultured, evoking bookish, editorial typography with a touch of flourish. It feels confident and refined rather than playful, suited to contexts where elegance and authority are desired.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional serif foundation infused with italic calligraphic energy—combining sharp, classical serifs with dramatic modulation for a refined display and editorial presence.
The figures and capitals show strong contrast and pronounced tapering, giving numerals a classic, engraved feel. The italic slant is consistent and the spacing appears comfortable for setting short passages, with the strongest visual impact coming from larger sizes where the hairlines and sharp serifs can show clearly.