Serif Normal Horiy 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, literature, quotations, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, text emphasis, literary tone, editorial readability, traditional styling, italics-first character, bracketed, calligraphic, angled stress, oldstyle figures, diagonal terminals.
This is a slanted serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently tapered strokes that suggest a calligraphic influence. The italic angle is steady and the rhythm is lively, with subtle stroke modulation and angled stress visible in rounded forms. Uppercase proportions feel traditional and slightly narrow, with crisp entry/exit terminals and compact inner counters. The lowercase shows a moderate x-height with fluid joins and a notably cursive, oldstyle texture; several forms (such as the a, f, g, and y) use looped or sweeping strokes that add motion. Numerals appear as oldstyle figures, mixing ascenders and descenders to blend smoothly into text.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as book interiors, magazine features, essays, and other long-form reading where an italic serif is used prominently. It also works effectively for pull quotes, captions, and formal invitations or programs that benefit from a traditional, refined slanted serif voice.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, evoking established editorial typography and academic or literary contexts. Its slanted, calligraphic detailing adds a touch of elegance and forward momentum without becoming ornamental, keeping the voice formal and readable.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with a calligraphic underpinning, aiming for comfortable readability and a familiar literary texture. Its oldstyle numerals and bracketed serifs reinforce an editorial tradition while the energetic italic forms provide expressive emphasis.
In paragraphs the face builds a dark, cohesive color with clear word shapes, helped by strong serifs and confident diagonals. The italic structure is expressive enough for emphasis and quotations, while remaining restrained for longer setting.