Serif Normal Ankum 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Eschaton' by Paulo Goode (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, luxury, dramatic, classic, fashion, display emphasis, premium tone, calligraphic flair, classic revival, sculpted, calligraphic, bracketed, sharp, sweeping.
A high-contrast serif italic with sculpted, calligraphic construction and pronounced thick–thin transitions. Letterforms show brisk, forward-leaning rhythm, with tapered strokes, sharp terminals, and bracketed wedge-like serifs that often flare into long, sweeping entry and exit strokes. Counters are relatively compact against the heavy verticals, while curves (notably in C, G, S, and the lowercase) are drawn with crisp, angular modulation that emphasizes the italic stress. Numerals echo the same contrast and tapering, with lively diagonals and pointed finishes.
Best suited for editorial headlines, fashion or lifestyle magazine typography, brand marks, and high-impact promotional materials where contrast and italic motion can be showcased. It can also work for short pull quotes, chapter openers, and premium packaging where a refined but forceful voice is desired.
The tone is assertive and polished, pairing classic bookish sophistication with a distinctly theatrical, fashion-forward energy. Its dramatic contrast and sweeping italic gestures give it a premium, editorial feel suited to attention-grabbing typography rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif foundation with amplified contrast and a decidedly italic, calligraphic flair, optimizing for elegance and immediacy in display settings. Its sharp serifs, tapered joins, and sweeping terminals aim to create a memorable silhouette and a sense of crafted refinement.
Uppercase forms read statuesque and formal, while the lowercase is more animated, with strong cursive influence in letters like a, e, g, and y. Spacing appears designed for display sizes: the bold massing and fine hairlines create a crisp sparkle, but the thin strokes and tight interior spaces suggest care at smaller sizes or low-resolution reproduction.