Serif Normal Atte 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Audacious' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, posters, book covers, classic, bookish, formal, confident, vintage, expressive italic, editorial voice, classic revival, display emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, swashy, robust, curvy.
A robust italic serif with pronounced stroke modulation and wedge-like, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show energetic diagonals and curved joins, with teardrop terminals and occasional swash-like finishing strokes, giving the shapes a lively, calligraphic rhythm. Counters are moderately open, spacing is comfortable for a display-leaning italic, and figures follow the same strongly slanted, high-contrast pattern for a cohesive color in text.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other editorial moments where an assertive italic voice is desired. It can also work well on packaging or promotional materials that want a classic serif feel with added motion, and for book-cover typography where a traditional yet expressive tone is appropriate.
The overall tone feels traditional and literary, with a confident, slightly theatrical flair typical of editorial italics. It reads as established and formal, but the expressive terminals add warmth and personality rather than austerity.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation while emphasizing an expressive italic character—using strong contrast, wedge serifs, and animated terminals to add drama and forward movement in display settings.
Uppercase forms are compact and emphatic, with strong entry/exit strokes and clear serif cues; lowercase shows more movement, including a single-storey-style italic construction in several letters and rounded punctuation-like terminals. The heavy-thin contrast and slant create a dynamic texture that becomes especially noticeable in longer lines of sample text.