Serif Normal Etnur 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazine, book titles, branding, invitations, refined, literary, fashion, classical, dramatic, elegance, editorial voice, classic revival, expressive italic, luxury tone, calligraphic, bracketed, hairline, wedge serif, swashy.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and a crisp, calligraphic stress. Thick-to-thin modulation is strong, with hairline connections and sharp, tapered terminals that often resolve into wedge-like serifs. Curves are generous and slightly swelling, counters are open, and diagonals feel energetic, producing a lively rhythm in both capitals and lowercase. Figures follow the same italic logic, with elegant curves and thin entry/exit strokes that keep the texture light despite the contrast.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazine features, pull quotes, and refined longform settings where an italic voice is needed. It also works effectively for branding, packaging, and invitations, especially in headlines, subheads, and short passages where its high-contrast details can remain clear.
The overall tone is elegant and cultivated, with a distinctly editorial and fashion-forward polish. Its sharp hairlines and flowing italic movement add drama and sophistication, suggesting tradition with a contemporary, display-ready flair.
The design appears intended to provide a polished italic serif with strong contrast and calligraphic movement, balancing classical proportions with a more expressive, display-oriented sparkle. It aims to deliver an elegant, authoritative tone while maintaining fluidity and visual finesse in continuous text.
In text, the slanted forms create a strong forward motion and a refined, shimmering texture; the thinnest strokes and terminals are visually delicate and benefit from comfortable sizes and spacing. Capitals read as poised and formal, while the lowercase introduces more swash-like curvature and expressive joins.