Serif Normal Gesa 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, posters, pull quotes, classic, editorial, formal, literary, assertive, editorial impact, classic refinement, expressive italic, bracketed, calligraphic, swashy, ball terminals, curved joins.
This typeface is a slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a weighty overall color. Serifs are clearly bracketed and often sharpen into tapered, slightly calligraphic terminals, giving strokes a carved, energetic finish. The letterforms are generously proportioned with open counters and a lively rhythm; curves are round and full, while joins and diagonals show subtle flare and shaping rather than purely mechanical construction. Numerals and lowercase carry noticeable personality through bulb-like terminals and soft, ink-trap-like notches in places, helping the design read as expressive despite its traditional framework.
It is well suited to headlines, deck type, pull quotes, and other editorial display applications where a strong serif voice is desired. The font can also work for short passages in magazines or book-cover copy, particularly when you want a traditional feel with added motion from the slant and contrast.
The tone feels classic and literary, with an editorial confidence that reads as both refined and emphatic. Its slant and sculpted terminals add a touch of theatricality and vintage warmth, suggesting a voice that is persuasive rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to blend conventional serif structure with a more expressive, calligraphy-influenced italic character, delivering a bold editorial presence without abandoning classic proportions and familiar text-serif cues.
In text, the strong contrast and angled stress create a dynamic texture, especially in italic-heavy word shapes and curved letters. The design’s distinctive terminals and swashes become more prominent at larger sizes, where the internal shaping and bracket transitions are easiest to appreciate.