Serif Normal Gulem 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, quotations, invitations, classic, literary, elegant, traditional, text italic, classic tone, readable emphasis, editorial voice, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, texty, curved.
A slanted serif with a strongly calligraphic skeleton and bracketed serifs throughout. Strokes show moderate contrast with tapered terminals and gently swelling curves, giving the letters a lively, handwritten rhythm while remaining firmly text-oriented. Proportions feel traditional with a moderate x-height, open counters, and slightly variable character widths that create a natural, bookish cadence. The italic construction is evident in the forward lean, angled entry strokes, and the fluid joins visible in letters like n, m, and u.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, especially where an italic text face is needed for emphasis, captions, or pull quotes. It can also support refined print applications such as invitations, programs, and classic brand materials where a traditional serif italic tone is desirable.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with an editorial elegance that reads as established and trustworthy rather than flashy. Its italic voice feels expressive and cultured, suggesting emphasis, quotation, or refined branding without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with a calligraphic underpinning: readable and composed for continuous typography, while offering enough movement and contrast to convey emphasis and sophistication.
Uppercase forms balance sturdy verticals with soft, rounded curves, while the lowercase shows a pronounced italic flow and humanist detailing in bowls and shoulders. Numerals appear traditional in feel, with smooth curves and restrained terminals that harmonize with the text forms.