Serif Normal Reta 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Skema Pro' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, book covers, classic, assertive, lively, traditional, expressive italic, editorial emphasis, classic authority, display impact, bracketed, calligraphic, ink-trap, swashy, robust.
A robust, right-leaning serif with strongly bracketed wedges and a noticeable calligraphic flow. Strokes are thick and confident with moderate modulation, and the italic construction is emphasized by sweeping entry/exit strokes and softly tapered terminals. Counters are compact and the overall rhythm is dense, giving text a dark, cohesive color. The numerals and capitals carry sturdy vertical stress and pronounced, rounded joins that keep forms readable while still feeling energetic.
Best suited to display-driven typography such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, book covers, and promotional or cultural posters where a bold italic serif can carry personality. It can also work for short editorial passages or emphatic lead-ins when a strong, traditional voice is desired.
The tone is classic and editorial, with a traditional bookish foundation enlivened by a bold, energetic italic slant. It feels authoritative and old-world, yet animated enough to suggest headlines, storytelling, or theatrical copy rather than quiet, neutral text.
Likely designed to provide a conventional serif structure with a more expressive, calligraphy-inflected italic, prioritizing impact and movement while retaining familiar, traditional proportions and seriffing.
The lowercase shows distinctly italic letterforms with curved, flowing shoulders and occasional swash-like strokes, while caps remain formal but still angled and weighty. Spacing appears moderately tight in the sample, contributing to a compact, high-impact texture at larger sizes.