Serif Normal Atbe 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, magazines, book covers, pull quotes, classic, authoritative, literary, formal, strong emphasis, editorial tone, classic italic, expressive serif, bracketed, ball terminals, sheared, calligraphic, lively.
A robust serif with a pronounced rightward slant and clear thick–thin modulation. The letterforms show bracketed serifs and a subtly calligraphic construction, with tapered joins and rounded, ball-like terminals appearing in several lowercase forms. Curves are full and generously proportioned, while counters stay fairly open, helping the heavy strokes remain readable. Overall spacing and rhythm feel steady, with the italic shear creating forward movement without becoming overly ornate.
It performs well where a classic serif italic needs to carry emphasis and personality—editorial layouts, magazine features, and headline or subhead systems. The weight and contrast make it particularly effective for pull quotes and short-to-medium text settings where a bold, energetic italic texture is desirable.
The font projects a traditional, editorial voice with a confident, assertive tone. Its slanted, high-contrast structure adds energy and emphasis, giving text a poised, slightly dramatic presence suited to formal or literary settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional serif italic with extra weight and contrast for strong typographic emphasis. Its combination of bracketed serifs, calligraphic tapering, and lively terminals suggests a goal of maintaining classic readability while adding a more expressive, headline-capable presence.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and slanted stress create a dynamic texture, especially in mixed-case passages and punctuation-heavy lines. Numerals share the same italicized, serifed character and appear designed to sit comfortably alongside the letters in running text.