Serif Normal Tunij 2 is a light, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, fashion, magazines, headlines, branding, elegant, refined, dramatic, luxury display, high contrast, editorial emphasis, italic elegance, modern classic, didone, hairline, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, high stress.
A high-contrast italic serif with razor-thin hairlines and pronounced thick-to-thin modulation. The letterforms lean decisively with a smooth, continuous rhythm, pairing fine, tapered entry strokes with crisp finishing serifs that read as lightly bracketed rather than slabby. Counters are open and rounded, curves are polished, and joins stay clean even where strokes narrow to hairlines. Overall proportions feel slightly expansive, with generous internal space and a lively, flowing baseline movement typical of a display-oriented italic.
Best suited for headlines, decks, pull quotes, and short-form editorial typography where its contrast and slanted rhythm can be appreciated. It also fits luxury branding, packaging, and campaign typography, especially when ample size and clean printing or high-resolution screens preserve the hairline detail.
The font conveys a polished, couture sensibility—confident, airy, and luxe. Its sharp hairlines and sweeping italics give it a dramatic, romantic tone that feels at home in high-end editorial contexts rather than utilitarian text settings.
This design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, fashion-forward take on a classic high-contrast italic serif, emphasizing graceful motion, sharp refinement, and strong visual hierarchy for display use.
Numerals follow the same italic, high-stress logic, with delicate terminals and a graceful, calligraphic cadence. The sample text shows strong word-shape and an animated texture, but the extreme contrast and fine horizontals suggest it will be most comfortable at larger sizes or in high-quality reproduction where hairlines won’t break up.