Serif Normal Fobol 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, pull quotes, classic, assertive, formal, literary, editorial voice, display emphasis, classic polish, energetic italic, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, ball terminals, crisp.
A right-leaning serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. Strokes show a calligraphic rhythm with tapered joins and a slightly lively, hand-influenced texture despite the strong, dark color. Counters are moderately open and the proportions read generously, with round forms staying full and verticals staying firm. Details such as ball terminals and angled entry/exit strokes add sparkle in both uppercase and lowercase, while the numerals match the same energetic, slanted construction.
Well suited to magazine and book-cover typography, section headers, and other editorial applications where a lively italic voice is desirable. It can also work for pull quotes and short passages where a darker, more emphatic texture is an advantage over neutral text faces.
The overall tone feels classic and editorial, with a confident, somewhat dramatic presence. Its italic energy and high-contrast shaping suggest sophistication and tradition, while the robust weight gives it a more assertive, headline-ready voice.
Likely designed to deliver a conventional serif reading experience with added italic dynamism and display strength—balancing tradition with a more expressive, calligraphic finish for contemporary editorial use.
In text settings the slant and contrast create a strong horizontal flow, producing a distinctive texture that reads best with comfortable spacing. At smaller sizes the sharper hairlines and tight inner details may benefit from generous leading to preserve clarity.